aloes

plural of aloe

(in-plural) The resins of the tree Aquilaria malaccensis (syn. Aquilaria agallocha), known for their fragrant aroma, produced after infection by the fungus Phialophora parasitica.
Any plant of the large and variable genus Aloe.
Misnomer for any large, vaguely aloe-like plant, such as Agave
A strong, bitter drink made from the juice of such plants, used as a purgative.