Stinking hellebore is a plant species known for its unpleasant odor. However, there are several synonyms for this plant that one may use instead to avoid repetition. One such synonym is bear's-foot hellebore, which refers to the large leaves resembling a bear's paw. Another synonym is setterwort, which comes from the old English word "settan" meaning to place, referring to the plant's ability to "set" bones by inducing numbing and tingling sensations. Additionally, the plant is sometimes called black hellebore due to the color of its roots, or false hellebore because it is often mistakenly identified as true hellebore, a similar but less toxic plant.