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meadow rue
noun
- any of several plants belonging to the genus Thalictrum, of the buttercup family, having leaves resembling those of rue, especially T. dioicum, of North America.
meadow rue
noun
- any ranunculaceous plant of the N temperate genus Thalictrum, esp T. flavum, having clusters of small yellowish-green, white, or purple flowers
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Word History and Origins
Origin of meadow rue1
First recorded in 1660–70
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Example Sentences
A planting of hydrangea, peony, rhododendron, bleeding heart, allium, ferns, clematis and meadow rue sits across from here, as does the entrance to the garden along the back of the house.
From Seattle Times
The meadow rue has shaken out veil upon floating veil in the woodlands.
From Project Gutenberg
So I think with lots of meadow rue for the green stuff and violets and blossoms, it'll be all right.
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The fine lacey tufts of meadow rue are lovely among the pink and white and rose tulips.
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Smooth and silent was the water and in it were the blue of the sky and the feathery shadow-spires of cedar and tamarack and the reflected blossoms of iris and meadow rue.
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