: an aloe (Aloe barbadensis synonym A. vera) whose leaves furnish a gelatinous emollient extract used especially in cosmetics and skin creams
also : 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
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Keep an eye out for humectants like glycerin or aloe vera, which draw moisture into the hair, keeping your curls hydrated and bouncy. Erin Parker, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024 It’s enriched with a blend of gardenia extract, rosewater, aloe vera, thyme, and even seaweed extract. Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024 Good alternatives include Vaseline, aloe vera, or even coconut oil. Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024 Their soft, storyteller vibe and lovely harmonies felt like aloe vera for the soul. Charlie Mason, TVLine, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for aloe vera 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of aloe vera was in 1766

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Cite this Entry

“Aloe vera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloe%20vera. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

aloe vera

noun
: an aloe plant whose leaves contain a jellylike substance that is soothing to the skin
also : such a substance or a preparation consisting mostly of such a substance

Medical Definition

aloe vera

noun
1
: a plant of the genus Aloe (A. barbadensis synonym A. vera) whose leaves furnish a gelatinous emollient extract used especially in cosmetics and skin creams
2
: an extract of the aloe vera plant
also : a preparation composed predominantly of such an extract
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