n.
Pronunciation: ə - ' rü-g ə -l ə , -gy ə -
Function: noun
Etymology: probably from Italian dialect; akin to Italian dialect (Lombardy) arigola arugula, Italian ruca ― more at ROCKET
Date: 1967
: 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