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tarragon Definition

tar·ra·gon (tarə gän′)

noun

  1. an Old World wormwood (Artemisia dracunculus) whose fragrant leaves are used for seasoning, esp. in vinegar
  2. the leaves of this plant

Etymology: Sp taragona < Ar ṭarkhūn < ? Gr drakōn, dragon

tarragon Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • chop: Fresh tarragon chopped into a chicken casserole, or roasted with a chicken is divine.
  • dry: Stir in 2 tsp dried tarragon and plenty of freshly ground black pepper and bring to the boil.
  • grow: Growing Tarragon Although it is not the easiest of herbs to grow, tarragon can be grown in containers.
  • add: Stir in the crème fraîche to make a creamy sauce, season with pepper and salt, then if you want add the tarragon.

Adjective modifier

  • fresh: Fresh tarragon chopped into a chicken casserole, or roasted with a chicken is divine.
  • French: French tarragon grows well in containers - a sensible choice where the soil or climate is not suitable.
  • Russian: Oddly enough both French and Russian tarragon are said to have originated in Siberia reaching Europe in the Middle Ages.

Modifies a noun

  • jus: Michael chose one of the special dishes of the day, a chargrilled filet of lamb in a mint and tarragon jus.
  • vinegar: Add the tarragon vinegar and white wine, and cook for a few minutes until the sauce is reduced down to syrup.
  • sauce: My main course was chicken in a mushroom and tarragon cream sauce, with an excellent filet of good quality chicken.
  • butter: To make tarragon butter, mix together 2 tbsp.
  • cream: My main course was chicken in a mushroom and tarragon cream sauce, with an excellent filet of good quality chicken.
  • leave: Pour over the veal and scatter with the reserved tarragon leaves.

Noun used with modifier

  • tablespoon: Chop a little parsley and 2 tablespoons tarragon leaves.

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