tarragon, estragon
(noun) fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoning
tarragon, estragon, Artemisia dracunculus
(noun) aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia
Source: WordNet® 3.1
tarragon (usually uncountable, plural tarragons)
A perennial herb, the wormwood species Artemisia dracunculus, from Europe and parts of Asia.
The leaves of this plant (either fresh, or preserved in vinegar / oil mixture) used as a seasoning.
• estragon, dragon's wort, French tarragon, Russian tarragon, silky wormwood, wild tarragon
• arrogant
Source: Wiktionary
Tar"ra*gon, n. Etym: [Sp. taragona, Ar. tarkh; perhaps fr. Gr. draco; cf. L. dracunculus tarragon. Cf. Dragon.] (Bot.)
Definition: A plant of the genus Artemisa (A. dracunculus), much used in France for flavoring vinegar.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
11 January 2025
(noun) low evergreen shrub of high north temperate regions of Europe and Asia and America bearing red edible berries
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