Aloe
(noun)
A succulent plant that typically has a rosette of fleshy leaves and spikes of tubular flowers.
Origin:
Late middle english: via latin from greek aloē, denoting a bitter juice obtained from the leaves of certain plants.
Examples:
- Aloe vera is a common household plant known for its medicinal properties.
- He applied aloe gel to the sunburned area.
- Aloe plants are drought-tolerant and easy to care for.
- The aloe plant is native to Africa.
- Aloe juice is used as a natural remedy for heartburn.