rocket-salad

rock·et-sal·ad

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rok-it sal-uh d]
- /ˈrɒk ɪt ˈsæl əd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rok-it sal-uh d]
- /ˈrɒk ɪt ˈsæl əd/

Definitions of rocket-salad word

noun rocket-salad any of various plants belonging to the genus Hesperis, of the mustard family, and related genera. Compare dame's rocket. 1
noun rocket-salad Also called rocket salad, roquette. the arugula plant, used in salads. 1
noun rocket-salad a noxious weed, Barbarea vulgaris, of the U.S., having lobed leaves and clusters of small, yellow flowers. 1

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Origin of rocket-salad

First appearance:

before 1520

One of the 28% oldest English words

1520-30; < French roquette < Italian ruchetta ≪ Latin ērūca kind of herb

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Parts of speech for Rocket-salad

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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rocket-salad popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.