tarragon
6 synonyms for tarragon, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A herb with slender aromatic leaves, related to wormwood, used to flavour food.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
estragon
dragon's wort
French tarragon
Russian tarragon
silky wormwood
wild tarragon
How to use tarragon
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fresh tarragon
tarragon vinegar
chicken with tarragon
Etymology
Traced back through French and Medieval Latin to an Arabic word, ultimately from a Greek word for "dragonwort" — related to "dragon."
Full origin of tarragon →Frequently asked questions
What does “tarragon” mean?
The word “tarragon” means a herb with slender aromatic leaves, related to wormwood, used to flavour food. In plain terms, a herb with a mild aniseed flavour, classic in French cooking (as in béarnaise sauce).
How do you pronounce “tarragon”?
“Tarragon” is pronounced TA-ruh-guhn (/ˈtæɹəɡɑn/ in IPA).
How do you use “tarragon” in a sentence?
Here is “tarragon” used in a sentence: “Fresh tarragon adds a subtle aniseed note to chicken dishes.”
What is another word for “tarragon”?
Words with a similar meaning to “tarragon” include estragon, dragon's wort, French tarragon, Russian tarragon, silky wormwood and wild tarragon.
What part of speech is “tarragon”?
“Tarragon” is a noun.
Where does the word “tarragon” come from?
The word “tarragon” comes from Medieval Latin. Traced back through French and Medieval Latin to an Arabic word, ultimately from a Greek word for "dragonwort" — related to "dragon.".
