Aloes (Noun)
Meaning
A purgative made from the leaves of aloe.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed aloes to treat the patient's constipation.
- Aloes have been used for centuries as a natural remedy for digestive problems.
- She took a dose of aloes to help cleanse her system after a period of poor eating.
- The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates wrote about the medicinal properties of aloes.
- Aloes were once considered a common ingredient in many patent medicines for treating stomach ailments.