Rue (Noun)
Meaning 1
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
Leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Meaning 3
Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment; "he drank to drown his sorrows"; "he wrote a note expressing his regret"; "to his rue, the error cost him the game".
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.