noun
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves
Synonyms
herb of grace
Ruta graveolens
Examples
- 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
Synonyms
Examples
- he drank to drown his sorrows
- he wrote a note expressing his regret
- to his rue, the error cost him the game
noun
(French) a street or road in France
verb
feel remorse for
Synonyms
Examples
- feel sorry for
- be contrite about