aloe
Meaning
- (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.
Translations
aloès
Aloe
aloë
aloe
áloe
aloés
αλόη
aloe
sarısabırFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈæ.loʊ/
Etymology
In summary
From Old English alwe (“fragrant resin of an East Indian tree”), from Latin aloē, from Ancient Greek ἀλόη (alóē), from Hebrew אָהָל (ʾāhāl) or related Aramaic forms, ultimately from Tamil அகில் (akil); reinforced in Middle English by Old French aloes.
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