Definition of Rue
Noun: rue roo
- European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
- herb of grace, Ruta graveolens
- Leaves sometimes used for flavouring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy
- (French) a street or road in France
- [archaic] Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
"to his rue, the error cost him the game";
- sorrow, regret, ruefulness
- Feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
- repent, regret
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