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Meaning of aloes

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

aloes

Pronunciation:/ˈæ.ləʊz//ˈæ.loʊz/

noun

Definitions

  1. (in the plural) The resins of the tree Aquilaria malaccensis (syn. Aquilaria agallocha), known for their fragrant aroma, produced after infection by the fungus Phialophora parasitica.

  2. A plant of the genus Aloe.

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

noun

Definitions

  1. The resin of the trees or Aquilaria malaccensis (syn. Aquilaria agallocha), known for their fragrant odour.

  2. The wood of the agalloch.