rue

Noun
  1. European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves;
    An irritant similar to poison ivy (synset 112727959)
    is a type of: herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
    belongs to: genus ruta, ruta - type genus of the Rutaceae; strong-scented Eurasian herbs
    has: rue - leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy
    same as: herb of grace, ruta graveolens
  2. Leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy (synset 107836273)
    is a type of: herb - aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
    is a part of: herb of grace, rue, ruta graveolens - European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
  3. Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment (synset 107551058)
    "he drank to drown his sorrows"; "he wrote a note expressing his regret"; "to his rue, the error cost him the game"
    is a type of: sadness, unhappiness - emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
    subtypes:
    same as: regret, ruefulness, sorrow
  4. (French) a street or road in France (synset 104125011)
    domain region: france, french republic - a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
    is a type of: street - a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
Verb
  1. Feel remorse for;
    Feel sorry for;
    Be contrite about (synset 201800593)
    is a type of: experience, feel - undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
    same as: regret, repent

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