Meaning
A yellowish-flowered Mediterranean herb of the mustard family with flavoured leaves, often eaten in salads, that has a distinct, peppery flavor, of three species:
Etymology
Origin: Italian
Probably from a Southern Italian dialect word equivalent to Standard Italian rucola, whence also, since c. 1967, English rucola. Also cognate to rocket (“plant”), eruca, roquette.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles: