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Noun: tarragon  'ter-u,gón [N. Amer], ta-ru-gun [Brit]
  1. Aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia
    "Fresh tarragon gave the sauce its distinctive flavour";
    - estragon, Artemisia dracunculus
     
  2. Fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoning
    "She added a sprig of fresh tarragon to the béarnaise sauce";
    - estragon

Derived forms: tarragons

Type of: artemisia, herb

Encyclopedia: Tarragon