christmas rose
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Definition
Noun: 1. A European evergreen plant with white or purplish rose-like winter-blooming flowers: "Christmas rose" refers to a specific perennial plant (Helleborus niger) known for its white, sometimes pink-tinged, flowers that resemble single roses and bloom in the winter, often around the Christmas season.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Christmas rose is a welcome sight in the barren winter garden.
- We planted several Christmas roses near the path where we can see them from the window.
- Despite the snow, the delicate white flowers of the Christmas rose were in full bloom.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: In formal or scientific contexts, the term is used to specify this particular species of .
- The Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) is prized for its early flowering period.
Variants and Related Words
- Hellebore (n): The common name for the genus , which includes the Christmas rose and other related species like the Lenten rose.
- While all hellebores are beautiful, the Christmas rose is special for its midwinter flowers.
- Winter rose (n): Another common name for the Christmas rose, emphasizing its blooming season.
- Black hellebore (n): A historical name for the Christmas rose, referring to the color of its roots.
Synonyms
- Helleborus niger: The Latin botanical name for the plant.
- Winter rose: Highlights the seasonal characteristic.
Noun
- European evergreen plant with white or purplish rose-like winter-blooming flowers