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  1. 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. 2. n. Fig.: Bitterness; disappointment; grief; regret. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. To lament; to regret extremely; to grieve for or over. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. t. To cause to grieve; to afflict. Source: opted
  5. 5. v. t. To repent of, and withdraw from, as a bargain; to get released from. Source: opted
  6. 6. v. i. To have compassion. Source: opted
  7. 7. v. i. To feel sorrow and regret; to repent. Source: opted
  8. 8. v. t. Sorrow; repetance. Source: opted
  9. 9. n. European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy Source: wordnet
  10. 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. 11. n. sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment Source: wordnet
  12. 12. n. (French) a street or road in France Source: wordnet

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