TARRAGON

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

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Etymology

Noun

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.

Synonyms

• estragon, dragon's wort, French tarragon, Russian tarragon, silky wormwood, wild tarragon

Anagrams

• arrogant

Source: Wiktionary

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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

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