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Aloes

/ˈæ.ləʊz/

(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.

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noun
  1. 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. 2

    A plant of the genus Aloe.

  3. 3

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

noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    The wood of the agalloch.

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