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Feeling Contrite Crossword Clue

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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

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adjective

• feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

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New York Times30 Jun 1991 Across 26
New York Times07 Aug 1980 Down 29
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