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rue

/ru/

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noun
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
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herb of grace ruta graveolens

type of:
herb herbaceous plant
noun
sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
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"to his rue, the error cost him the game"

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regret ruefulness sorrow

type of:
unhappiness sadness
verb
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
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regret repent

type of:
feel experience
noun
(French) a street or road in France
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street
noun
leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy
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type of:
herb

part of:
ruta graveolens herb of grace

Examples of rue

"to his rue, the error cost him the game"