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rue

(r/u/ )

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy(noun.plant)

Synonym:
herb of grace, ruta graveolens

source: wordnet30
leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy(noun.food)

source: wordnet30
sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment(noun.feeling)

Example:
To his rue, the error cost him the game.

Synonym:
regret, ruefulness, sorrow

source: wordnet30
(French) a street or road in France(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
A perennial suffrutescent plant (Ruta graveolens), having a strong, heavy odor and a bitter taste; herb of grace. It is used in medicine.(noun)

source: webster1913
Sorrow; repetance.(noun)

source: webster1913

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about(verb.emotion)

Synonym:
regret, repent

source: wordnet30
To lament; to regret extremely; to grieve for or over.(verb)

source: webster1913
To have compassion.(verb)

source: webster1913

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