arugula

[ uh-roo-guh-luh ]

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noun

a Mediterranean plant, Eruca vesicaria sativa, of the mustard family, having pungent leaves used in salads.

arugula

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noun

another name for rocket 2

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Word History and Origins

Origin of arugula¹

1965–70; apparently < an Upper Italian dial. form, akin to Lombard arigola, Venetian rucola < Latin ŧ��ū�� name for Eruca sativa (compare Italian ruca ), with diminutive suffix -ola < Latin -ula -ule; rocket ²

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Word History and Origins

Origin of arugula¹

C20: from N Italian dialect

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Example Sentences

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Leafy greens and herbs: arugula, spinach, beet greens, mustard greens, radish tops, kale, dandelion, nasturtiums, fennel fronds, nettles, lovage, microgreens.

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I added a scoop of pistachios — another Italian specialty — and tossed arugula and a wedge of blue cheese into my bag.

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Garnish with a sprig or two of watercress or arugula.

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And they have a side of spinach that I’ll get to pretend to be healthy, or an arugula salad.

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In 2007, for example, Barack Obama was pegged as out of touch by some when he mentioned the high price of arugula at Whole Foods while campaigning in Iowa.

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Aruba aruhe

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