Main Entry:

aru·gu·la

Pronunciation:

\ə-ˈrü-gə-lə, -gyə-\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

probably from Italian dialect; akin to Italian dialect (Lombardy) arigola arugula, Italian ruca — more at rocket

Date:

1967

: 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