Noun: helleborine 'he-li-bu,reen
- Any of various orchids of the genus Epipactis
"The helleborine's small flowers were easily overlooked by casual observers"
- Any of several orchids of the genus Cephalanthera
"The rare helleborine orchid was discovered in the ancient woodland"
- Any of several small temperate and tropical orchids having mottled or striped leaves and spikes of small yellowish-white flowers in a twisted raceme
"The helleborine's distinctive leaf patterns made it easy to identify";
- rattlesnake plantain
Derived forms: helleborines
Type of: orchid, orchidaceous plant
Part of: Cephalanthera, Epipactis, genus Cephalanthera, genus Epipactis, genus Goodyera, Goodyera
Encyclopedia: Helleborine