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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On one side were the vegetables and herbs: tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, mini broccoli, chives, parsley, tarragon and chervil.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
Fold in winter herbs like tarragon, rosemary, or thyme, or add a swipe of really good mustard for heat and backbone.
From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025
I get some tarragon mustard made by Edmond Fallot and a bag of Martelli pasta.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025
To be fair, tarragon is often oddly hard to find in grocery stores near me.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2025
“It’s leek and potato stew with a tarragon garnish and melted Gruyere cheese,” he admitted.
From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
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