rue

Meanings

• noun

  A pungent herb with green, yellow, or red stems and dark-green leaves, used as a flavoring and as a medicinal herb.

  - "Rue is often used in cooking, particularly in French and Italian dishes."
  - "Rue tea is sometimes used to treat digestive problems."
  - "The plant rue has been used since ancient times for various medicinal purposes."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹuː/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹuː/
   
   
   
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3. /ɹuː/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

herb of grace

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rue
blue , new , mew

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Variants

List of all variants of rue that leads to same result
rue , rued , rues , ruing , rue anemone , rue anemones , meadow rue , meadow rues

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Etymology

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From Old French rue, from Latin ruta, meaning 'herb, rout'.

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Trivia

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1. Rue is a member of the Rutaceae family, which also includes citrus fruits.

2. Rue was once used as a love charm in medieval Europe.

3. Rue is sometimes called 'herb of grace' or 'herb of mercy' due to its long history of medicinal uses.

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Related Concepts

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1. rue poisoning: Ingesting large amounts of rue can be toxic, causing symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, and seizures.

2. rue essential oil: Rue essential oil is extracted from the plant and is used for its medicinal properties, including as a digestive aid and to help relieve pain and inflammation.

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Culture

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Rue has been used in literature and art throughout history. In Shakespeare's Hamlet, Ophelia speaks of 'garlands of rue' as a symbol of mourning. In art, rue has been depicted in various forms, including as a symbol of repentance and as a component of herbal arrangements.

How to Memorize "rue"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the plant itself, with its distinctive green leaves and yellow or red stems.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rue' with the taste and smell of the herb, or with its medicinal uses.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rue is used in rue-tually everything' to help remember the versatility of the herb.

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