rue2

 
Pronunciation: /ruː/

noun

  • a perennial evergreen shrub with bitter strong-scented lobed leaves which are used in herbal medicine.
    • Ruta graveolens, family Rutaceae
  • used in names of other plants that resemble rue, especially in leaf shape, e.g. goat’s rue, meadow rue, and wall rue.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French, via Latin from Greek rhutē

Spelling help

Rueing can also be spelled ruing: both are correct.