urugula-From Sanskrit उरुगूला urugUlA ("kind of serpent").
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There's a leafy Japanese vegetable called Udo, which is sometimes boiled and served in miso soup.There's also urugula, but that's just alternate spelling for arugula. Lettuce-like vegetable that is high in potassium and vitamin C. Has a strong peppery taste. Commonly served in salads or mixed with pasta.