Definition of rue Rue

/ɹuˈ/ - [ru] - Rue

We found 19 definitions of rue from 4 different sources.

What does rue mean?

Noun Plural: rues
rue - European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
		herb of grace, Ruta graveolens
		herbaceous plant, herb aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
		genus ruta, ruta type genus of the Rutaceae; strong-scented Eurasian herbs
rue - (French) a street or road in France
		street a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings; "they walked the streets of the small town"; "he lives on Nassau Street"
rue - leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy
		herb aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
rue - 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"
		sorrow, regret, ruefulness
		unhappiness, sadness state characterized by emotions ranging from mild discontentment to deep grief
		contriteness, contrition, attrition the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction

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rue (Noun)
Sorrow; repentance; regret.
rue (Noun)
Pity; compassion.
rue (Verb)
To cause to repent of sin or regret some past action.
rue (Verb)
To cause to feel sorrow or pity.
rue (Verb)
To repent of or regret some past action or event; to wish that a past action or event had not taken place.
rue (Verb)
To feel compassion or pity.

rue (n.)
A perennial suffrutescent plant (Ruta graveolens), having a strong, heavy odor and a bitter taste; herb of grace. It is used in medicine.
rue (n.)
Fig.: Bitterness; disappointment; grief; regret.
rue (v. t.)
To lament; to regret extremely; to grieve for or over.
rue (v. t.)
To cause to grieve; to afflict.
rue (v. t.)
To repent of, and withdraw from, as a bargain; to get released from.
rue (v. i.)
To have compassion.
rue (v. i.)
To feel sorrow and regret; to repent.
rue (v. t.)
Sorrow; repetance.

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rue in sign language