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: an aloe (Aloe barbadensis synonym A. vera) whose leaves furnish a gelatinous emollient extract used especially in cosmetics and skin creams
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: such an extract or a preparation composed primarily of such an extract
Examples of aloe vera in a Sentence
a skin cream that contains aloe vera
Recent Examples on the Web
The formula contains aloe vera and prickly pear to soothe the skin while also helping to repair and soften it on a deeper level.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
The licorice extract, peptides, and aloe vera work to brighten dark circles.
—Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
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Word History
Etymology
New Latin, species name, from Aloe + Latin vera, feminine of verus true — more at very entry 2
First Known Use
1766, in the meaning defined above
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“Aloe vera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloe%20vera. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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