First Known Use: 1967
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arugula
noun aru·gu·la \ə-ˈrü-gə-lə, -gyə-\
: a plant with strongly flavored leaves that are eaten in salads
Full Definition of ARUGULA
: a yellowish-flowered Mediterranean herb (Eruca vesicaria sativa) of the mustard family cultivated for its foliage which is used especially in salads —called also garden rocket, rocket, roquette, rugola
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Origin of ARUGULA
probably from Italian dialect; akin to Italian dialect (Lombardy) arigola arugula, Italian ruca — more at rocket
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