aloed
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/ˈæloʊd/
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/ˈæləʊd/
(aloe)
succulent plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aloed' originates from the word 'aloe', which comes from the Arabic word 'alloeh', meaning 'bitter substance'.
Historical Evolution
'aloe' was borrowed into English from Latin 'aloë', which in turn came from Greek 'aloë'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'aloe' referred to the plant known for its medicinal properties, and 'aloed' evolved to describe something containing aloe.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing or made from aloe.
The aloed lotion was soothing to the skin.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/02 02:06