black hellebore

/blæk ˌhɛləˈbɔər/
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Definitions of black hellebore
  1. noun
    slightly hairy perennial having deep green leathery leaves and flowers that are ultimately purplish-green
    synonyms: Helleborus orientalis, lenten rose
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    type of:
    hellebore
    any plant of the Eurasian genus Helleborus
  2. noun
    European evergreen plant with white or purplish rose-like winter-blooming flowers
    synonyms: Christmas rose, Helleborus niger, winter rose
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    type of:
    hellebore
    any plant of the Eurasian genus Helleborus
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