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Christmas rose

noun

Definition of Christmas rose

: a European evergreen herb (Helleborus niger) of the buttercup family that has usually white flowers produced in winter

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1688

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Christmas rose

noun

medical Definition of Christmas rose

: black hellebore 1

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