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Meanings of herb of grace in English

Portuguese
arruda
Catalan
ruda
Spanish
ruta
Wikidata

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

arruda
Usage of herb of grace in English
1
Ah, ye whom this small herb of grace
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, April 11, 1917
2
This herb of grace, let us hope, will be found in the old footprints of the war.
Sketches and Studies
3
This herb of grace, let us hope, may be found in the old footprints of the war.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 57, July, 1862 / A Magazine...
4
Rue was called an herb of grace, because the Romanists used it on Sundays in their exorcisms.
The Mysteries of All Nations / Rise and Progress of Superstition...
5
Faith is the true Herb of Grace.
Serapis — Volume 06
6
Poor herbs of grace!
The Squire of Sandal-Side: A Pastoral Romance
7
"There are no simples or herbs of grace to be found amongst reeds and half-drowned willows," I said.
To Have and to Hold
Translations for herb of grace
Portuguese
arruda
Catalan
ruda
Spanish
ruta