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tarragon

[tar-uh-gon, -guhn]

noun

  1. an Old World plant, Artemisia dracunculus, having aromatic leaves used for seasoning.

  2. the leaves themselves.



tarragon

/ ˈæəɡə /

noun

  1. 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. the leaves of this plant

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of tarragon1

1530–40; earlier taragon < Middle French targon, variant of tarc ( h ) on < Medieval Latin < Medieval Greek ٲṓn < Arabic ṭaū < Greek áō literally, dragon; compare Latin dracunculus tarragon
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of tarragon1

C16: from Old French targon, from Medieval Latin tarcon, from Arabic ٲū, perhaps from Greek drakontion adderwort
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But also mint, dill, parsley, tarragon if you’re a chaos agent.

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But their fried chicken sandwich — made with crumbed chicken schnitzel, tarragon butter, lettuce and housemade pickle mayo on a steamed potato bun — is their bestseller.

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If you want to branch out, their other flavors are banging and just as unique: the fennel tarragon crème honey, for instance, is a game-changer on a cheese board.

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Add fennel, shallot, a touch of honey, bright lemon and a blend of tarragon and fennel fronds, and it becomes the perfect Greek-Italian mash-up to welcome spring.

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If you’re a drinker, mix pernod with tarragon for a complementary flavor profile.

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