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roquette

rocket (plant)

noun ro-KET Rare
Food & Drink Vegetables

Also means

rocket (missile)

Usage Note

Roquette is the salad leaf known as rocket or arugula in English; it is widely used in French and Mediterranean cuisine. The same word also means a military or anti-tank rocket (une roquette antichar). Context makes the meaning clear. The salad variety is sometimes called rucola in upscale restaurant menus.

Examples

"La salade de roquette est très fraîche."

Natural Translation

The rocket salad is very fresh.

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