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:(file)

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
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