aloes
|al-oes|
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/ˈæloʊz/
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/ˈæləʊz/
(aloe)
succulent plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aloes' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aloë', where 'aloë' referred to the plant known for its medicinal properties.
Historical Evolution
'aloë' transformed into the Old English word 'alwe', and eventually became the modern English word 'aloe'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the plant itself, but over time it evolved to also refer to the medicinal substance derived from it.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a plural form of 'aloe', referring to the genus of succulent plants known for their medicinal properties.
The garden was filled with various aloes, each with unique healing properties.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/02 03:21