Arugula Definition

ə-ro͝ogə-lə
noun
A Mediterranean plant (Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa) of the mustard family, having flowers with purple-veined, yellowish-white petals and pungent, edible leaves.
American Heritage
A European annual (Eruca vesicaria sativa) of the crucifer family, sometimes cultivated as a pungent salad herb; rocket.
Webster's New World

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

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Noun

Singular:
arugula
Plural:
arugulas

Origin of Arugula

  • Probably Italian dialectal from Latin ērūca cabbage

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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

    From Wiktionary

  • Cognate to rocket (“plant”).

    From Wiktionary

Arugula Sentence Examples

  • Folic acid can be readily absorbed from raw salad greens such as lettuce, spinach, arugula, alfalfa sprouts, and others.

  • From artichokes to arugula, the recipes are cleverly designed to excite even the most experienced food critic.

  • Start off with the artisan cheese plate paired with wine or the crispy baby arugula salad.

  • Try the house special pizza with prosciutto, arugula, homemade mozzarella and shaved parmigiano.

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Words Starting With

AARARU

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ALAULA

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