The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ALOES
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What does ALOES mean?
ALOES noun- (in the plural) The resins of the tree Aquilaria malaccensis (syn. Aquilaria agallocha), known for their fragrant aroma, produced after infection by the fungus Phialophora parasitica.
- A plant of the genus Aloe.
- A strong, bitter drink made from the juice of such plants, used as a purgative.
- The resin of the trees or Aquilaria malaccensis (syn. Aquilaria agallocha), known for their fragrant odour.
- The wood of the agalloch.