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Definition: Helleborus

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. A genus of Helleborus.[Wordnet].

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Date "Helleborus" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1684. (references)

Common Expressions: Helleborus

Expressions Definition
Genus Helleborus A genus of Helleborus. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
Helleborus foetidus Digitate-leaved hellebore with an offensive odor and irritant qualities when taken internally. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
Helleborus niger European evergreen plant with white or purplish rose-like winter-blooming flowers. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
Helleborus orientalis Slightly hairy perennial having deep green leathery leaves and flowers that are ultimately purplish-green. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
Helleborus viridis Deciduous plant with large deep green pedate leaves and nodding saucer-shaped green flowers. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

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Topics by Level of Interest: Helleborus

Topics sorted by level of Interest Level (1=low, 600=high)     Topics sorted Alphabetically Level (1=low, 600=high)
Helleborus foetidus 8     Helleborus cyclophyllus 4
Helleborus niger 5     Helleborus foetidus 8
Helleborus lividus 4     Helleborus lividus 4
Helleborus cyclophyllus 4     Helleborus niger 5

Source: the editor, created by/for EVE to gauge likely levels of human interest in linguistically triggered topics (compiled across various sources, such as Wikipedia and specialty expression glosses).