arugula
noun
aru·gu·la
ə-ˈrü-gə-lə 
-gyə-
: a yellowish-flowered Mediterranean herb (Eruce sativa synonym E. 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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Mesclun or baby leaf combines different types of salad greens — lettuces, endives, radicchio, escarole, and arugula.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Also known as rocket, arugula is a cold-hardy green with a peppery kick.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
All sandwiches are served on focaccia with arugula, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Topped with peppery arugula, cilantro, red onions and jalapeños.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Jan. 2026
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Also known as rocket, arugula is a cold-hardy green with a peppery kick.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
All sandwiches are served on focaccia with arugula, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Topped with peppery arugula, cilantro, red onions and jalapeños.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for arugula
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“Arugula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arugula. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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