Rue Definition & Meaning
rue
- noun
- European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
- leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy
- 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"
- (French) a street or road in France
- verb
- feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
"Rue" in song lyrics
See how rue is used in real songs:
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"Ces gosses qui fr'quentent la rue"
IAM — Marseille La Nuit -
"Y aura pas des parvenus, juste des gens de la rue"
MC Solaar — Solaar Pleure -
"J'te parle du temps, du salut dans la rue"
MC Solaar — Les Temps Changent
Words that rhyme with rue
Usage tips for "rue"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "rue" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for rue to find words that pair well.
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- What does rue mean?
- European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy 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" (French) a street or road in France feel remorse for; feel sorry for
- What part of speech is rue?
- Rue is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does rue have?
- Rue has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).