'Lign-aloes' definitions:

Definition of 'Lign-aloes'

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  • Lign-aloes \Lign`-al"oes\ (l[imac]n`[a^]l"[=o]z or l[i^]g*n[a^]l"[=o]z), n. [OE. ligne aloes, fr. L. lignum wood + aloe aloe.]
  • 1. Aloes wood, or agallochum. See Agallochum. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A fragrant tree mentioned in the Bible. --Num. xxiv. 6. [1913 Webster]