European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

[ Syn: herb of grace , ruta graveolens ]

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

[ Syn: sorrow , regret , ruefulness ]

(French) a street or road in France

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

[ Syn: repent , regret ]