Rucola

See also: rucola

German

Alternative forms
  • Rukola (uncommon)

Etymology

From Italian rucola, dimimutive of ruca, whence already earlier German Rauke. Eventually from Latin ērūca.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʁuːkola/

Noun

Rucola f (genitive Rucola, no plural)

  1. (especially commercial) rocket (UK), arugula (US) (a herb; Eruca sativa or Eruca vesicaria)
    Synonym: Rauke

Usage notes
  • Often used in the context of Italian cuisine and for commercial purposes, but also sometimes as a general term. Overall perhaps better known among the general public than the word Rauke.
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