barbaloin
|bar-ba-loin|
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/ˈbɑːrbəˌloʊɪn/
🇬🇧
/ˈbɑːbəlɔɪn/
aloe compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'barbaloin' originates from the combination of 'barb-' referring to 'barbados' and 'aloin', a compound found in aloe plants.
Historical Evolution
'Barbaloin' was derived from the term 'aloin', which was used in the 19th century to describe the active compound in aloe.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the compound found in aloe plants, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a yellow crystalline compound found in aloe plants, used for its laxative properties.
Barbaloin is extracted from the aloe vera plant for medicinal purposes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/21 07:07