noun

tarragon

TA-ruh-guhn

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Tarragon (noun) means a herb with slender aromatic leaves, related to wormwood, used to flavour food. Example: “Fresh tarragon adds a subtle aniseed note to chicken dishes.”

noun

A herb with slender aromatic leaves, related to wormwood, used to flavour food.

"Fresh tarragon adds a subtle aniseed note to chicken dishes."

"She grows tarragon in a pot on the windowsill."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA herb with a mild aniseed flavour, classic in French cooking (as in béarnaise sauce).

Common pairings

fresh tarragon tarragon vinegar chicken with tarragon

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: tarragons

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Etymology

Traced back through French and Medieval Latin to an Arabic word, ultimately from a Greek word for "dragonwort" — related to "dragon."

Origin: Medieval Latin

Synonyms

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estragon dragon's wort French tarragon Russian tarragon silky wormwood wild tarragon

Rhymes for tarragon

wagon dragon Aragon nonagon octagon paragon heptagon icosagon pentagon dodecagon bandwagon pendragon

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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.".