rue
/ɹˈu/ · 1 syllable
Meaning
noun
- 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
“he drank to drown his sorrows” - (French) a street or road in France
verb
- feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
Synonyms for rue
Words that rhyme with rue
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