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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Before dessert there was a slice of fine pecorino with arugula and chestnut honey, followed by a simple olive oil cake with summer fruits and delightful ricotta sorbet.
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The beer garden’s Maine-style roll ($25 with fries or a side salad) is served on a buttery, grilled split-top bun and filled with a cool lobster salad topped with arugula and dressed in an aioli with a whisper of lemon and tarragon.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025
Foods like Kale, cabbage, and arugula are also great sources of chlorophyll, which is a natural compound that is known for its detox properties and ability to enhance liver function.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 July 2025
Sweet, juicy tomatoes meet buttery avocado, peppery arugula, and a zingy lemon vinaigrette in this refreshingly easy summer salad recipe.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The beer garden’s Maine-style roll ($25 with fries or a side salad) is served on a buttery, grilled split-top bun and filled with a cool lobster salad topped with arugula and dressed in an aioli with a whisper of lemon and tarragon.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025
Foods like Kale, cabbage, and arugula are also great sources of chlorophyll, which is a natural compound that is known for its detox properties and ability to enhance liver function.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 July 2025
Sweet, juicy tomatoes meet buttery avocado, peppery arugula, and a zingy lemon vinaigrette in this refreshingly easy summer salad recipe.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025
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“Arugula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arugula. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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