aloe

Meaning

Noun

• The resins of the tree Aquilaria malaccensis (syn. Aquilaria agallocha (species)), known for their fragrant aroma, produced after infection by the fungus Phialophora parasitica (species).
• A plant of the genus Aloe.
• A strong, bitter drink made from the juice of such plants, used as a purgative.

Origin

• From Old English alwe, from Latin aloē, from Ancient Greek ἀλόη, from Hebrew אֲהָלִים, ultimately from a language; reinforced in Middle English by Old French aloes.