HELLEBORESIN
\hˈɛlɪbˌɔːsɪn], \hˈɛlɪbˌɔːsɪn], \h_ˈɛ_l_ɪ_b_ˌɔː_s_ɪ_n]\
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A decomposition product of helleborin. [Lat.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.