aloe

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim The resins of the tree Aquilaria malaccensis (syn. Aquilaria agallocha), known for their fragrant aroma, produced after infection by the fungus Phialophora parasitica.
2. isim Any plant of the large and variable genus Aloe.

   “'…you know how difficult it is to break yourself of a habit.' 'Yes,' said Cyril; 'Jane used to bite her nails.' 'But I broke myself of it,' urged Jane, rather hurt, 'You know I did.' 'Not till they put bitter aloes on them,' said Cyril.”

3. isim Misnomer for any large, vaguely aloe-like plant, such as Agave.

   “In mercy I put a bullet through his skull, and he fell sprawling among the aloes.”

4. isim A strong, bitter drink made from the juice of such plants, used as a purgative.