Tarragon meaning

tăr'ə-gŏn', -gən
An aromatic Eurasian herb (Artemisia dracunculus) in the composite family, having linear to lance-shaped leaves and small whitish-green flower heads arranged in loose spreading panicles.
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The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning.
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An Old World wormwood (Artemisia dracunculus) whose fragrant leaves are used for seasoning, esp. in vinegar.
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The leaves of this plant.
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A perennial herb, the wormwood species Artemisia dracunculus, from Europe and parts of Asia.
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The leaves of this plant (either fresh, or preserved in vinegar / oil mixture) used as a seasoning.
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Origin of tarragon

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

Sentence Examples

  • If you enjoy herbal vinegars, consider planting tarragon, dill or chives.

  • Growing Tarragon Although it is not the easiest of herbs to grow, tarragon can be grown in containers.

  • Pour over the veal and scatter with the reserved tarragon leaves.

  • My partner opted for the seafood and crab bisque with tarragon wontons.

  • fillethis main course, my guest chose the poached filet of hake, tarragon, mashed potato with a lobster velouté .

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