Noun Definition

rue

1.Definition: (French) a street or road in France

Category: Objects

2.Definition: European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

Related Noun(s):herb of grace, ruta graveolens

Category: Plants

3.Definition: leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy

Category: Food

4.Definition: 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"

Related Noun(s):regret, ruefulness, sorrow

Category: Feelings