Dictionary Check: rue

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Definition

noun

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

noun

leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy

noun

sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

Example: "he drank to drown his sorrows"
noun

(French) a street or road in France

verb

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

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