hellebore

Meanings

• noun

  A perennial herb belonging to the buttercup family, Helleborus, known for its distinctive large, waxy flowers.

  - "The hellebore plant blooms early in the year."
  - "Hellebore is commonly used in traditional medicine."

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Synonyms

Christmas rose

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hellebore
bell bore , more , ore

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Variants

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hellebore , hellebores

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Etymology

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From the Greek word helleboros meaning 'ransom of Helle'. Helle was a nymph in Greek mythology whose son was saved from death by the goddess Persephone.

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Trivia

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1. Hellebore is also known as the Christmas rose because it blooms around the holidays.

2. The poisonous parts of the hellebore plant have been used as a pesticide and insecticide.

3. Hellebore is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.

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Related Concepts

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1. Buttercup family: Hellebore belongs to the Ranunculaceae family, also known as the buttercup family.

2. Traditional medicine: Hellebore has been used in traditional medicine for various ailments, particularly heart conditions and skin problems.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, Helleborus was named after Helle, the daughter of King Pelasgus. Hellebore was believed to have protective and healing properties. It has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly to treat heart conditions and skin problems.

How to Memorize "hellebore"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the large, waxy flowers of the hellebore plant. Imagine their distinctive color and shape.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name Helleborus with Helle, the nymph in Greek mythology, to remember the origin of the name.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Helleborus Helps Heart' to remember the traditional use of hellebore in treating heart conditions.

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