Meaning of the word arugula in English

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arugula

US /əˈruː.ɡə.lə/
UK /əˈruː.ɡə.lə/
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Noun

a plant whose leaves are eaten in salads, originally from the Mediterranean area

Example:
I added fresh arugula to my salad for a peppery taste.
The pizza was topped with prosciutto and arugula.