Hellebore Meaning in English

word

US

ˈhɛlɪbɔː

HEL-ih-bor

UK

hˈɛlɪbˌɔː

HEL-ih-baw

Definition

A hellebore is a type of plant with leathery leaves and usually pale flowers, often grown in gardens for its beauty but some species are poisonous.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in botanical, gardening, or horticultural contexts. Some hellebores are called "Christmas roses" or "Lenten roses." Be careful: the plant is toxic if ingested. Rare in casual conversation.

• Spanish: eléboro
• Portuguese (BR): heléboro
• Portuguese (PT): heléboro
• Chinese (Simplified): 黑藜芦
• Chinese (Traditional): 黑藜蘆
• Hindi: हेलीबोर
• Arabic: الإليبور
• Bengali: হেলেবোর - বিষাক্ত ফুলজাতীয় উদ্ভিদ
• Russian: морозник
• Japanese: クリスマスローズ - ヘレボルス
• Vietnamese: hoa báo xuân - cây hellebore
• Korean: 헬레보어 - 크리스마스 로즈 (식물)
• Turkish: çöpleme - helleborus (bitki)
• Urdu: ہیلیبور (زہریلا پودا)
• Indonesian: hellebore - bunga helleborus

Example Sentences

Hellebore blooms in early spring.

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Some types of hellebore are poisonous.

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Gardeners love planting hellebore for its pretty flowers.

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Did you know hellebore can flower even when there's still snow on the ground?

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My grandmother always warns us not to touch the hellebore in her garden.

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I spotted a rare purple hellebore while hiking last weekend.

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