Hellebore: meaning, definitions and examples

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hellebore

 

[ หˆhษ›lษชbษ”หr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical term

Hellebore refers to a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Ranunculaceae. Often found in temperate regions, these plants are known for their early spring blooms and can be highly toxic. Hellebores have been cultivated since ancient times, often associated with medicinal uses, although most species are poisonous. They thrive in shaded areas and are popular in gardens for their aesthetic appeal, as well as their ability to bloom in winter and early spring.

Synonyms

Christmas rose, Lenten rose, hellebore plant

Examples of usage

  • The garden was filled with beautiful hellebores.
  • She planted hellebores to brighten the shade garden.
  • Hellebores are often referred to as Lenten roses.

Translations

Translations of the word "hellebore" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น heleboro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‡เคฒเคฌเฅ‹เคฐเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Helleborus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ heleborus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะณะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciemiernik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ˜ใƒฌใƒœใƒซใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hellebore

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ heleboro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท helleborus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ฌ๋ ˆ๋ณด๋ฅด์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูŠู„ุจูˆุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤemeล™ice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤemerica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ป‘ๆ น้›ช่Žฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤemerika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ helleborus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะตะปะตะฑะพั€ะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ heleborus

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ heleboro

Word origin

The term 'hellebore' originates from the Latin word 'helleborus', which in turn comes from the Greek 'helleboros'. In ancient times, hellebores were widely noted for their medicinal properties as well as their toxicity. The earliest references to hellebore date back to the works of Greek physicians, who used these plants to treat various ailments, including mental disorders. The plant holds cultural significance in various societies, often becoming associated with folklore and superstition due to its poisonous nature. Over time, hellebores have become popular in ornamental gardening due to their unique flowering characteristics and resilience in shade, leading to various cultivars being developed and enhanced through selective breeding.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,482 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.