arugula
noun
aru·​gu·​la
| \ ə-ˈrü-gə-lə
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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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Healthy’s offerings include an Asian pear arugula salad, kale and quinoa bowls, and a zucchini with goat cheese wrap. — Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, "Hard Rock Hollywood opens new food court, center bar and bigger Bol restaurant," 9 Aug. 2019 Vegetarians will relish the white bean salad ($12) with gigante beans, preserved lemon, arugula and toasted almonds tossed with citrus dressing. — Jay Jones, Los Angeles Times, "Step into a ‘secret city’ where the atomic bomb was created in Los Alamos, N.M.," 22 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'arugula.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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arugula
noun
English Language Learners Definition of arugula
US
: a plant with strongly flavored leaves that are eaten in salads
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