Definition of ERUCA

eruca

Meanings

Plural: erucae

Noun

  • annual to perennial herbs of the Mediterranean region
  • Caterpillar; larva.
  • Arugula: rocket.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin eruca, in its senses of "caterpillar" and "colewort" respectively. Cognate with arugula, rucola, rocket, roquette.

Synonyms

genus Eruca

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