Rucola

See also: rucola

German

Alternative forms

• Rukola (uncommon)

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian rucola, diminutive of ruca, whence already earlier German Rauke. Eventually from Latin ērūca.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʁuːkola/

• Audio:

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Noun

Rucola f (genitive Rucola, no plural)

1. (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

Declension of Rucola [sg-only, feminine]

	singular
	indef.	def.	noun
nominative	eine	die	Rucola
genitive	einer	der	Rucola
dative	einer	der	Rucola
accusative	eine	die	Rucola

Further reading

• “Rucola” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache