tarragon

tar·ra·gon

T0050200 (tăr′ə-gŏn′, -gən)n.1. An aromatic Eurasian herb (Artemisia dracunculus) in the composite family, having linear to lance-shaped leaves and small whitish-green flower heads arranged in loose spreading panicles.2. The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning.

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[New Latin tarchon, from Medieval Greek tarkhōn, from Arabic ṭarḫūn, perhaps from Greek drakōn, dragon, tarragon; see derk- in Indo-European roots.]

tarragon

(ˈtærəɡən) n1. (Plants) 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. (Plants) the leaves of this plant Also called: estragon [C16: from Old French targon, from Medieval Latin tarcon, from Arabic tarkhūn, perhaps from Greek drakontion adderwort]

tar•ra•gon

(ˈtær əˌgɒn, -gən)

n. 1. an Old World composite plant, Artemisia dracunculus, with aromatic leaves used for seasoning. 2. the leaves themselves. [1530–40; earlier taragon < Middle French targon, alter. of tarc(h)on < Medieval Latin < Medieval Greek tarchṓn < Arabic ṭarkhūn < Greek drákōn literally, dragon; compare Latin dracunculus tarragon]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	tarragon - aromatic perennial of southeastern RussiaArtemisia dracunculus, estragonestragon, tarragon - fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoningartemisia - any of various composite shrubs or herbs of the genus Artemisia having aromatic green or greyish foliage
	2.	tarragon - fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoningestragonherb - aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualitiesArtemisia dracunculus, estragon, tarragon - aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia

Translations

龙蒿

tarragon

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