helleborus

/həˈlɛbərəs/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, often known as Christmas roses due to their winter-blooming habit.

“The garden was filled with helleborus, their delicate white flowers a beautiful sight in the cold winter months.”

Synonyms

  • Christmas rose
  • winter rose

Antonyms

  • summer flower