Hellebore

Origin

Middle English ellebore, from Old French ellebre, elebore, from Medieval Latin eleborus, via Latin from Ancient Greek ἑλλέβορος. Initial h was restored in English to reflect the Ancient Greek etymology.

Full definition of hellebore

Noun

1. A common garden flowering plant, Helleborus in family Ranunculaceae, having supposed medicinal properties.

Synonyms

• Christmas rose