eruca

noun

Meaning

A leafy green vegetable belonging to the mustard family, prized for its distinctively sharp, nutty, and slightly bitter flavor.

Examples

  • The chef tossed a handful of fresh eruca into the bowl to add a spicy kick to the salad.
  • Many gardeners find that eruca grows rapidly in the cool weather of early spring.

Synonyms: arugula, rocket, roquette