Estonian

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Noun

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oruga

  1. comitative singular of org

Spanish

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Etymology

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Inherited from Old Spanish oruga, from Vulgar Latin urūca, from Latin ērūca (whence English arugula), from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰer(s)-uk-eh₂, from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰers- (to bristle).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /oˈɾuɡa/ [oˈɾu.ɣ̞a]
  • Audio (Peru):(file)
  • Rhymes: -uɡa
  • Syllabification: o‧ru‧ga

Noun

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oruga f (plural orugas)

  1. caterpillar (insect or vehicle)
    Synonym: cuncuna (Chile)
  2. arugula, rocket (plant)

Usage notes

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  • When oruga is used to mean "arugula", it is just referring to the plant Eruca vesicaria. To refer to arugula as an edible, leafy green, use the word rúcula.

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