hellebore

/həˈlɛbɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

any of several winter-flowering plants of the genus Helleborus, having nodding, bell-shaped flowers.

“The hellebore added a pop of color to the winter garden.”

2. noun

a plant with nodding, bell-shaped flowers, often used in herbal medicine.

“Hellebore has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat various ailments.”

Synonyms

  • Christmas bell
  • Christmas rose
  • winter-flowering plant

Antonyms

  • summer-flowering plant