rue

(noun, verb)

noun

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

Definition categories: plant, herb

2. leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy

Definition categories: food, herb

3. sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

- to his rue, the error cost him the game

Similar word(s): regret, ruefulness, sorrow

Definition categories: feeling, sadness, unhappiness

4. (French) a street or road in France

Definition categories: man–made, street

verb

1. feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

Similar word(s): regret, repent

Definition categories: emotion, experience, feel

Sentences with rue as a verb:

- I rued the day I crossed paths with her.