eruca

ˈɛruːkə

Definitions

1. noun

a type of wild mustard plant, Eruca vesicaria, or its edible leaves used as a salad green

“The salad contained mixed greens, including some tasty eruca leaves.”

2. verb

to scatter or disperse seeds, especially of a plant like eruca

“The farmer erucated the seeds to ensure proper growth and spread.”

Synonyms

  • rocket
  • wild mustard

Antonyms

  • domesticated plant
  • invasive species