tarragon
Americannoun
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an Old World plant, Artemisia dracunculus, having aromatic leaves used for seasoning.
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the leaves themselves.
noun
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an aromatic perennial plant, Artemisia dracunculus, of the Old World, having whitish flowers and small toothed leaves, which are used as seasoning: family Asteraceae (composites)
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the leaves of this plant
Etymology
Origin of tarragon
1530–40; earlier taragon < Middle French targon, variant of tarc ( h ) on < Medieval Latin < Medieval Greek tarchṓn < Arabic ṭarkhūn < Greek drákōn literally, dragon; compare Latin dracunculus tarragon
Vocabulary lists containing tarragon
Example Sentences
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I get some tarragon mustard made by Edmond Fallot and a bag of Martelli pasta.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025
But their fried chicken sandwich — made with crumbed chicken schnitzel, tarragon butter, lettuce and housemade pickle mayo on a steamed potato bun — is their bestseller.
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2025
If you want to branch out, their other flavors are banging and just as unique: the fennel tarragon crème honey, for instance, is a game-changer on a cheese board.
From Salon ● Apr. 18, 2025
Dried tarragon is also present in herbes de Provence, so you may already have some in your cabinet.
From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2025
“And will there be awful meals, with food made from recipes, with garlic and tarragon and broad beans in?” asked Coraline.
From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
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