Aloedary

/ˌæloʊˈɛdəri/ noun

Definition

A place where aloe is grown, stored, or processed; an apothecary's collection of aloe preparations.

Etymology

From aloe + -dary suffix, similar to apothecary. Aloe derives from Latin/Greek; -dary indicates a place or collection (from Latin -darium). The term follows medieval apothecary terminology.

Kelly Says

An aloedary was where medieval healers kept their stash of aloe—dried leaves, powders, gels—basically the ancient world's first natural medicine cabinet. Every serious apothecary had one because aloe treated burns, wounds, and digestive problems.

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