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| 1. | [ noun ] (botany) European strong-scented perennial herb with gray-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy | |
| Synonyms: | Ruta_graveolens herb_of_grace | |
| Related terms: | herb Ruta | |
| 2. | [ verb ] feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about | |
| Synonyms: | regret repent | |
| Related terms: | feel sorrow | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (French) a street or road in France | |
| Related terms: | street France | |
| 4. | [ noun ] sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment | |
| Synonyms: | regret sorrow ruefulness | |
| Examples: | "he drank to drown his sorrows" "he wrote a note expressing his regret" "to his rue, the error cost him the game" |
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| Related terms: | sadness attrition compunction repent grieve | |
| 5. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 5767 | |
| 6. | [ noun ] (food) leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy | |
| Related terms: | herb | |
| Similar spelling: |
Ru r |
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