rocket

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1rock·et

noun \ˈrä-kət, rä-ˈket\

Definition of ROCKET

: any of several plants of the mustard family: as a : arugula b : dame's rocket

Origin of ROCKET

Middle French roquette, from Old Italian rochetta, diminutive of ruca arugula, from Latin eruca
First Known Use: 1530

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