aloe verayoudaoicibaDictYouDict[aloe vera 词源字典]
"A gelatinous substance obtained from a kind of aloe, used especially in cosmetics as an emollient", Early 20th century: modern Latin, literally 'true aloe', probably in contrast to the American agave, which closely resembles aloe vera: both plants were formerly classified together in the lily family.[aloe vera etymology, aloe vera origin, 英语词源]