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rue Meaning
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
rue (v)
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
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.
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.
rue (v. i.)
To have compassion.
To feel sorrow and regret; to repent.
rue Sentence Examples
- The bitter taste of rue lingered on her tongue, a reminder of the heart's melancholy.
- She searched the verdant fields for rue, its pungent aroma filling the air.
- The rue wreath lay heavy upon her head, a symbol of both mourning and hope.
- In the windswept garden, a solitary rue plant stood tall, its leaves a stark reminder of forsaken love.
- The rue-lined path led her through the labyrinthine forest, where secrets whispered among the trees.
- She sipped the rue-infused tea with trepidation, its bitter taste a harbinger of pain to come.
- The scent of rue clung to her clothes like a haunting memory, evoking both sorrow and longing.
- He scattered rue seeds upon the grave, a gesture of farewell and a plea for solace.
- The rue extract, once believed to ward off evil spirits, now served as a symbol of both protection and vulnerability.
- In the depths of despair, she sought solace in the rue's bitter embrace, finding momentary relief in its unyielding bitterness.
FAQs About the word rue
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
shame, guilt,regret, remorse, contrition, sorrow,remorsefulness, repentance, penitence, sadness
impenitence, impenitence,remorselessness, remorselessness,
The bitter taste of rue lingered on her tongue, a reminder of the heart's melancholy.
She searched the verdant fields for rue, its pungent aroma filling the air.
The rue wreath lay heavy upon her head, a symbol of both mourning and hope.
In the windswept garden, a solitary rue plant stood tall, its leaves a stark reminder of forsaken love.
