HyperDic: herb_of_grace

English > 1 sense of the expression herb of grace:
NOUNplantherb of grace, rue, Ruta graveolensEuropean strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves
English > herb of grace: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
MeaningEuropean strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy.
Synonymsrue, Ruta graveolens
Member ofRuta, genus Rutatype genus of the Rutaceae
Partsrueleaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution
Broaderherb, herbaceous plantA plant lacking a permanent woody stem
Spanishruda, ruta
Catalanruda, Ruta graveolens

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