RUTA GRAVEOLENS
\ɹˈuːtə ɡɹˈe͡ɪvə͡ʊlənz], \ɹˈuːtə ɡɹˈeɪvəʊlənz], \ɹ_ˈuː_t_ə ɡ_ɹ_ˈeɪ_v_əʊ_l_ə_n_z]\
Definitions of RUTA GRAVEOLENS
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European strong-scented perennial herb with gray-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
By Princeton University
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European strong-scented perennial herb with gray-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Common rue; formerly official in the U. S. Ph. as r. All parts are active, but the leaves are commonly used. Rue has the exciting, irritant, narcotic properties of its volatile oil, and is used as a vermifuge and antihysteric, in colic and amenorrhea. [Gr.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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Nearby Words
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