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herb of grace

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herb-of-grace

[urb-uhv-greys, hurb-]
–noun, plural herbs-of-grace. Archaic.
rue 2 .

Origin:
1540–50; so called from the assoc. of rue 2 (the plant name) with rue 1 (repent, repentance)
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herb of grace

noun
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy [syn: rue
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