Definition for RUE

RUE, n.2 [ru; Sax. rude; D. ruit; G. raute; Dan. rude; Gr. ῥυτη; L. and It. ruta; Sp. ruda; Fr. rue; Arm. ry; Ir. ruith, raith; Corn. ryte. Rue is a contracted word. Qu. from its bitter taste, grating, roughness.]

A plant of the genus Ruta, of several species. The common garden rue is medicinal. Encyc.

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