- 1. n. A perennial suffrutescent plant (Ruta graveolens), having a strong, heavy odor and a bitter taste; herb of grace. It is used in medicine. Source: opted
- 2. n. Fig.: Bitterness; disappointment; grief; regret. Source: opted
- 3. v. t. To lament; to regret extremely; to grieve for or over. Source: opted
- 4. v. t. To cause to grieve; to afflict. Source: opted
- 5. v. t. To repent of, and withdraw from, as a bargain; to get released from. Source: opted
- 6. v. i. To have compassion. Source: opted
- 7. v. i. To feel sorrow and regret; to repent. Source: opted
- 8. v. t. Sorrow; repetance. Source: opted
- 9. n. European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy Source: wordnet
- 10. n. leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy Source: wordnet
- 11. n. sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment Source: wordnet
- 12. n. (French) a street or road in France Source: wordnet
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