rue

³rue

noun

Definition of RUE

: a European strong-scented perennial woody herb (Ruta graveolens of the family Rutaceae, the rue family) that has bitter leaves used medicinally

Origin of RUE

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin ruta, from Greek rhytē

First Known Use: 13th century

Other Seed Plant Terms

aubergine, box, bramble, briar, composite, perpetual, pulse, trefoil