WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
black hellebore n 1: slightly hairy perennial having deep green leathery leaves and flowers that are ultimately purplish-green [syn: lenten rose, black hellebore, Helleborus orientalis] 2: European evergreen plant with white or purplish rose-like winter-blooming flowers [syn: Christmas rose, winter rose, black hellebore, Helleborus niger]