A leafy green vegetable with a peppery flavor, also called rocket or arugula, commonly used in salads.
From Italian 'rucola,' which derives from Latin 'eruca' (caterpillar, later applied to the plant). The term evolved from Mediterranean naming traditions.
Arugola was once peasant food that wealthy Europeans wouldn't touch—now it's a trendy salad ingredient that cost more per ounce than some cuts of meat, showing how food fashion completely flips.
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