Meaning & Definition of Rue in English

1. European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves

• An irritant similar to poison ivy

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

3. 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"

4. (french) a street or road in france

1. Feel remorse for

• Feel sorry for

• Be contrite about