Aloes
['ælo]
Definition
(pl. ) of Aloe
Checker: Zelig
Definition
a purgative bitter drug the inspissated juice of the leaves of several almost tree-like species of aloe. Used both as a sing. n. and as a pl. of Aloe.—n. and adj. Aloet′ic a medicine containing a large proportion of aloes.
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Examples
- Ferri Sulphatis exsiccat? Pulveris Aloes et Canell? āā ?j. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
Typist: Lolita