Meaning of rue

Definition of rue

(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; "he drank to drown his sorrows"; "he wrote a note expressing his regret"; "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

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