Noun: tarragon 'ter-u,gón [N. Amer], ta-ru-gun [Brit]
- Aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia
"Fresh tarragon gave the sauce its distinctive flavour";
- estragon, Artemisia dracunculus
- 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
Encyclopedia: Tarragon