goat's-rue

[ gohts-roo ]

noun

1. Also called catgut. a hairy American plant, Tephrosia virginiana, of the legume family, having yellow and pink flowers.
2. a European plant, Galega officinalis, of the legume family, formerly used in medicine.

goat's-rue

noun

1. Also calledFrench lilac a Eurasian leguminous plant, Galega officinalis, cultivated for its white, mauve, or pinkish flowers: formerly used medicinally
2. a North American leguminous plant, Tephrosia virginiana, with pink-and-yellow flowers

Word History and Origins

Origin of goat's-rue¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

Galega, or goats rue (Galega officinalis), is an herb described in the National Formulary as being slightly bitter and astringent.

From Project Gutenberg

Other French writers have affirmed that goats rue is a lactagogue.

From Project Gutenberg