Rucola

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See also: rucola

German

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

Noun

Rucola f (genitive Rucola, no plural)

  1. (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.