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aloe

/ˈa.lo.e/noun · feminineB2
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Meaning

aloe

  • A succulent plant known for its medicinal and cosmetic gel, especially aloe vera.

In a sentence

Metto sempre il gel di aloe sulle scottature solari.

I always put aloe gel on sunburns.

Ho comprato una bella pianta di aloe per il balcone.

I bought a lovely aloe plant for the balcony.

L'aloe richiede pochissima acqua durante i mesi invernali.

Aloe requires very little water during the winter months.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
aloefeminine · singular
aloefeminine · plural
aloefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Feminine in Italian ('l'aloe', pl. 'le aloe'). Most commonly referenced as 'aloe vera'.
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