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

1. European evergreen plant with white or purplish rose-like winter-blooming flowers