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Shrub That Sounds Regretful

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noun

• European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

• leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy

• sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

• (French) a street or road in France

verb

• feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

30%10Regretful sounds
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23%12 Resembling a shrub or shrub-like growth
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