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helleborus foetidus

 

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Noun helleborus foetidus has 1 sense
  1. stinking hellebore, bear's foot, setterwort, Helleborus foetidus - digitate-leaved hellebore with an offensive odor and irritant qualities when taken internally
    --1 is a kind of hellebore

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Helleborus Foetidus

Description:

Helleborus Foetidus, commonly known as stinking hellebore or bear's-foot, is a perennial flowering plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Native to Europe, this herbaceous plant is characterized by its leathery leaves and nodding greenish-white flowers.

Sense 1 - Noun:

Helleborus Foetidus refers to the specific species of flowering plants that belong to the Helleborus genus. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Example Sentence: The Helleborus Foetidus added a touch of elegance to the garden with its beautiful greenish-white flowers.

Sense 2 - Adjective:

When used as an adjective, Helleborus Foetidus describes something that is associated with or resembling the characteristics of the plant. It can refer to an unpleasant odor or a foul-smelling substance.

Example Sentence: The stagnant water emitted a helleborus foetidus smell, making it clear that it was polluted.

Sense 3 - Adverb:

In an adverbial sense, Helleborus Foetidus modifies a verb, indicating an action that is performed in a manner suggesting an unpleasant odor or a foul smell.

Example Sentence: She wrinkled her nose and walked helleborus foetidus past the garbage bins.

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