rue

Meanings

Noun

• European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
• leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy
• sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
  • "to his rue, the error cost him the game"
• (French) a street or road in France

Verb

• feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

Synonyms

herb of grace, regret, repent, ruefulness, Ruta graveolens, sorrow