meaning of rue
1. A perennial suffrutescent plant (Ruta graveolens), having a strong, heavy odor and a bitter taste; herb of grace. It is used in medicine.
2. Fig. : Bitterness; disappointment; grief; regret.
3. To lament; to regret extremely; to grieve for or over.
4. To cause to grieve; to afflict.
5. To repent of, and withdraw from, as a bargain; to get released from.
6. To have compassion.
7. To feel sorrow and regret; to repent.
8. Sorrow; repetance.
9. French a street or road in France
Related Words
rue | rue anemone | rue family | rued | rueful | ruefully | ruefulness | ruell | ruelle |
