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German
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian rucola, diminutive of ruca, whence already earlier German Rauke. Eventually from Latin ērūca.
Pronunciation
Noun
Rucola f (genitive Rucola, no plural)
- (especially commercial) rocket/arugula (a herb, a type of lettuce; 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.
Declension
Further reading
- “Rucola” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache