Also called catgut. a hairy American plant, Tephrosia virginiana, of the legume family, having yellow and pink flowers.
2.
a European plant, Galega officinalis, of the legume family, formerly used in medicine.
Origin
1570-80
British Dictionary definitions for goat's-rue
goat's-rue
noun
1.
Also called French lilac. a Eurasian leguminous plant, Galega officinalis, cultivated for its white, mauve, or pinkish flowers: formerly used medicinally
2.
a North American leguminous plant, Tephrosia virginiana, with pink-and-yellow flowers