Arugula

Pronunciation

• GenAm enPR: əʹroÍžogÉ™lÉ™, IPA: /əˈɹuÉ¡É™lÉ™/
• Hyphenation: a + ru + gu + la

Origin

Probably Italian (dial. Lombardy) arigola. (Eng. usg. 1967)

Cognate to rocket ("plant").

Full definition of arugula

Noun

1. A yellowish-flowered Mediterranean herb of the mustard family; which has flavoured leaves, often eaten in salads. Has a distinct, peppery flavor.

Synonyms

• (herb) rugola, rugula, garden rocket, rocket, Eruca vesicaria, Eruca sativa

Anagrams

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