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Aloe vera

Aloe vera

1 3.4
A plant with thick, fleshy leaves that make a soothing clear gel used on skin
  • noun
  • /ˈæloʊ ˈvɛrə/
  • Specialized
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  • Many people prefer using Aloe vera as a natural remedy for skin irritations and rashes.
  • Aloe vera gel

Examples

  • It is also cost-effective as you can plant Aloe vera, and it is not difficult to grow them.

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  • The Effects of Aloe Vera on Hair Loss

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  • For centuries, people have been using Aloe Vera, a short-stemmed plant native to Northern Africa.

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  • As you continue to use the all-natural Aloe Vera gel substance from the plant, you should still seek professional advice.

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  • So in order to keep my scalp healthy from after dyeing it, I literally bought an aloe Vera leaf.

  • Aloe Vera gel or the thick gel-like substance may do wonders if applied correctly.

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  • Aloe Vera's pH balancing property can limit excessive sebum production.

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  • Because of its medicinal value, Aloe Vera can now be found in a variety of skin care materials like soaps, lotions, moisturizers, sunscreens, and even shampoos.

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  • Aloe vera is commonly used to soothe sunburns and minor cuts on the skin.

  • The gel from Aloe vera's leaves can help hydrate dry skin and improve its appearance.

Synonyms

burn plant
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3.9

A plant with thick spiny leaves that has a cooling gel for sunburn called Aloe vera

is the established common name used for the same plant

Surface Forms

Aloe vera singular
Aloe veras plural

Morphology

aloe + vera

Aloe vera is a binomial name composed of 'aloe' (the plant) and 'vera' (Latin 'true'), so a learner who knows the constituents will interpret it as a particular kind of aloe and readily infer the plant and its typical medicinal gel. Though 'vera' is a Latin element rather than a common English word, the compound is essentially compositional and the referent is directly derivable from its parts.

Etymology

The plant Aloe vera gets its name from old herbal naming: Aloe was the plant name and vera is Latin for 'true', so people called this the 'true' aloe because its thick leaves make a clear, soothing gel used to heal skin. That's why the name points to the plant's well-known healing use today.