Hellebore: meaning, definitions and examples
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hellebore
[ หhษlษชbษหr ]
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:
๐ต๐น heleboro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเฅเคฒเคฌเฅเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Helleborus
๐ฎ๐ฉ heleborus
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐะณะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ ciemiernik
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฌใใซใน
๐ซ๐ท hellebore
๐ช๐ธ heleboro
๐น๐ท helleborus
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๋ ๋ณด๋ฅด์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููุจูุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ ฤemeลice
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤemerica
๐จ๐ณ ้ปๆ น้ช่ฒ
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤemerika
๐ฎ๐ธ helleborus
๐ฐ๐ฟ ั ะตะปะตะฑะพัะต
๐ฌ๐ช แฐแแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ heleborus
๐ฒ๐ฝ heleboro
Etymology
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.