rue

Words with a similar base: rue, ruefulness

'rue'

[rue.n.01] as in: European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

'rue'

[rue.n.02] as in: leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy

'rue'

[sorrow.n.02] as in: sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

Examples:
he drank to drown his sorrows
he wrote a note expressing his regret
to his rue, the error cost him the game

'rue'

[rue.n.04] as in: (French) a street or road in France

'rue'

[repent.v.02] as in: feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

Origins

					rue (English)
├── hreow (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── hreowan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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