Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

matita de ruda

English translation:

rue plant

Added to glossary by TracyG (X)
Mar 14, 2004 19:15
21 yrs ago
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Spanish term

matita de ruda

Non-PRO Homework / test Spanish to English Art/Literary Botany
i know it is a chilean plant, often placed by the door for good luck. Does it have a literal english equivalent?
Proposed translations (English)
5 +2 rue plant
5 herb of grace

Proposed translations

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rue plant

it's widely used as good luck charm, but the smell can be a bit strong for some
Peer comment(s):

agree margaret caulfield
20 mins
thank you, Margaret - =^,,^=
agree Refugio : Rue is correct. My mom used to joke that her daughters were named Rosemary and Rue.
6 hrs
good thing you didn't have a brother named Basil - thanks! =^,,^=
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks for your answers, this is a wacky website - i was having trouble finding these plants anywhere else. have fun!"
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herb of grace

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