Obs. Forms: 6 xiloaloes, 6 (8) xyloaloe, 7 xylaloës, 7–8 (in Dicts.) xyloaloes. [a. late Gr. ξυλαλόη, f. ξύλον wood + ἀλόη ALOE. Cf. obs. F. xilaloë (Cotgr.).] = LIGN-ALOES, ALOE 1. Also attrib.
1545. Raynold, Byrth Mankynde, 114. Wasshe them … with wyne, in the whiche is … soden myntes, roses, violettes, and xiloaloes.
1599. A. M., trans. Gabelhouer’s Bk. Physicke, 7/2. Take Xyloaloe woode j. G. Ibid., 11/2. Suger of Candy, xyloaloe, Cloves, Ginger.
1683. Morrison trans. Struys’ Voy., I. vi. 38. An Oyntment made of Xylaloës, or, wood or Aloës.
