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oruga

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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.

Derived terms

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See also

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