aloe
/ˈæloʊ/ noun B2- 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.
Plural aloes
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