herb-of-grace
Americannoun
PLURAL
herbs-of-gracenoun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of herb-of-grace
1540–50; so called from the association of rue 2 (the plant name) with rue 1 (repent, repentance)
Example Sentences
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Rue, also known as herb-of-grace, thrives in dry conditions.
From Washington Times
Indeed, sir, she was the sweet Marjoram of the Salad, or rather the Herb-of-grace.
From Project Gutenberg
Mercy, that herb-of-grace, Flowers now but seldom.
From Project Gutenberg
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