Canadian English Meaning of rue

street

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Definitions and Meaning of rue in English

Wordnet

rue (n)

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

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

sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

(French) a street or road in France

Wordnet

rue (v)

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

Webster

rue (n.)

A perennial suffrutescent plant (Ruta graveolens), having a strong, heavy odor and a bitter taste; herb of grace. It is used in medicine.

Fig.: Bitterness; disappointment; grief; regret.

Webster

rue (v. t.)

To lament; to regret extremely; to grieve for or over.

To cause to grieve; to afflict.

To repent of, and withdraw from, as a bargain; to get released from.

Sorrow; repetance.

Webster

rue (v. i.)

To have compassion.

To feel sorrow and regret; to repent.

FAQs About the word rue

street

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy, leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or cl

guilt,regret,Remorse,shame,contrition,penance,remorse,repentance,Sadness,self-reproach

impenitence,remorselessness

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