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- n European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
- n leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy
- n sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
to his rue, the error cost him the game - n (French) a street or road in France
- v feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
- In the post match conference the coach rued the decision to take in four forwards.
- Given the track record of the opposite party, David needs to go over the small print with a microscope lest he <>rues<> the partnership deal later.
- "You will rue the day you took this unholy decision of turning out the refuge seekers", said the leader passionately.