oruga
Spanish
Etymology
From Old Spanish oruga, from Vulgar Latin urūca, from Latin ērūca (whence English arugula), from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰer(s)-uk-eh₂, from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰers- (“to bristle”)
Pronunciation
Noun
oruga f (plural orugas)
- caterpillar (insect or vehicle)
- arugula, rocket (plant)
Usage notes
When oruga is used to mean "arugula", it is just referring to the plant Eruca vesicaria. To refer to arugula as an edible, leafy green, use the word rúcula.
Synonyms
- (insect): cuncuna
See also
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- es:Insects