aloe vera
/ˈæ.loʊ ˈvɛ.ɹə/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.97 in modern English
11
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "Some other trees like the cactus and aloe veras, have other means of protection or feel no need for it and they grow much faster and easier that way."
- "Another excellent cleanser and toner is aloe gel or fresh aloe vera cactus pulp. Cut off 1 inch of aloe vera rib, slit open and rub yellowish pulp directly on the skin."
- "Further, scientists have learned that certain houseplants reduce pollutants, especially philodendrons (formaldehyde, benzene, and carbon monoxide), spider plants (carbon monoxide), aloe veras (formaldehyde), and gerbera daisies and chrysanthemums (benzene)."
- "Every morning and evening I drink half a tumbler of pure aloe vera jelly, which also strengthens my immune system. I believe that these generous portions of aloe vera above all have led to an improvement in my blood-test results after seven months of chemotherapy—in fact they are better than they were before."
- "An orange cat rubbed against it and then threaded through the aloe veras, meowing lazily as Jessica opened the screen door."
- "In ayurveda, aloe vera is sometimes called kumari or "princess with the gel" or ghrit kumari ("ghee of the princess").[…]Alternatively, try this recipe created by the staff at Six Senses Spas. It is made with cooling lavender and aloe vera as well as nourishing milk."
Etymology
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈæ.loʊ ˈvɛ.ɹə/
- British English: /əˌləʊ.i ˈvɛ.ɹə/