tarragon

tar·ra·gon  (tr-gn, -gn)

n.

1. An aromatic Eurasian herb (Artemisia dracunculus) having linear to lance-shaped leaves and small, whitish-green flower heads arranged in loose, spreading panicles.

2. The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning.

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[New Latin tarchon, from Medieval Greek tarkhn, from Arabic arn, perhaps from Greek drakn, dragon, tarragon; see derk- in Indo-European roots.]

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tarragon [ˈtærəgən]

n

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) 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)

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) the leaves of this plant Also called estragon

[from Old French targon, from Medieval Latin tarcon, from Arabic tarkhūn, perhaps from Greek drakontion adderwort]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	tarragon - aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia Artemisia dracunculus, estragon estragon, tarragon - fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoning artemisia - any of various composite shrubs or herbs of the genus Artemisia having aromatic green or greyish foliage
	2.	tarragon - fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoning estragon herb - aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities Artemisia dracunculus, estragon, tarragon - aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia

Translations

tarragon [ˈtærəgən] N (Bot) → estragón m

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tarragon [ˈtærəgən]

n → estragon m

modif [sauce, vinegar] → à l'estragon

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tarragon

n → Estragon m

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tarragon [ˈtærəgən] n → dragoncello

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tarragon [ˈtærəgən] n → dragoncello

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tarragon → عُشْب الطرخون estragon estragon Estragon εστραγκόν estragón rakuuna estragon taragon dragoncello タラゴン 타라곤 dragon estragon estragon estragão эстрагон dragon สมุนไพรชนิดหนึ่งมีกลิ่นหอมใช้อาหาร tarhun cây ngải giấm 龙蒿