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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Herbs: Specifically, thyme, tarragon and rosemary — aromatic herbs that go well in almost any savory dish.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026
I get some tarragon mustard made by Edmond Fallot and a bag of Martelli pasta.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025
It’s time to spotlight herbs with a quieter footprint: tarragon, marjoram, shiso and chervil.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2025
The world is your oyster, and tarragon is your vehicle.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2025
“But the leg of wild rabbit with tarragon sauce is much better.”
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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