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}]