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(n): a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

(n): leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy

(n): aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities

(n): sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

(n): emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

(n): (French) a street or road in France

(n): a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

(v): feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

(v): undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

verb, noun

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6 months ago Treeseed said:

folkname herb-of-grace
Among the Strega, Italian witches, a most sacred herb, see cimaruta

"A sprig of rue was used to sprinkle holy water during High Masses during the Medieval period."
_Encyclopedia of Wicca and Witchcraft, Raven Grimassi

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