This noun refers to fragrant aloe wood or its resin, distinct from the medicinal aloe plant. In John 19:39, Nicodemus brings a mixture of myrrh and aloes for Jesus' burial, an enormous quantity suggesting royal treatment. The term in Septuagint and classical sources designates expensive aromatic wood imported from the East. The multilingual glosses (Spanish 'áloe', French 'aloès', German 'Aloe') identify this precious spice used in burial preparation, demonstrating costly devotion to Jesus' body.