Tarragon Definition

tărə-gŏn, -gən
noun
An Old World wormwood (Artemisia dracunculus) whose fragrant leaves are used for seasoning, esp. in vinegar.
Webster's New World
The leaves of this plant.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Tarragon

Noun

Singular:
tarragon
Plural:
tarragons

Origin of Tarragon

  • New Latin tarchon from Medieval Greek tarkhōn from Arabic ṭarḫūn perhaps from Greek drakōn dragon, tarragon derk- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Middle French targon, from Medieval Latin, from Arabic طرخون (ṭarxūn)

    From Wiktionary

Tarragon Sentence Examples

  • French tarragon grows well in containers - a sensible choice where the soil or climate is not suitable.

  • Chop a little parsley and 2 tablespoons tarragon leaves.

  • Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley and tarragon, and garnish with the lettuce leaves and watercress sprigs.

  • Stir in 2 tsp dried tarragon and plenty of freshly ground black pepper and bring to the boil.

  • Oddly enough both French and Russian tarragon are said to have originated in Siberia reaching Europe in the Middle Ages.

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Words Starting With

TTATAR

Words Ending With

NONGON

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