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
Noun
Rucola f (genitive Rucola, no plural)
- (especially commercial) rocket Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E., arugula Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. (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.