tarragon
tarragon Lexical Profile
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• noun
The aromatic leaves of a perennial herb, widely used as a culinary seasoning, particularly in French cuisine to flavor sauces, poultry, and vinegar.
"The chef added a pinch of fresh tarragon to the béarnaise sauce to give it a distinct, licorice-like flavor."
A perennial bushy herb of the sunflower family, native to widespread areas of Eurasia and North America, cultivated for its fragrant, narrow leaves.
"We planted tarragon and thyme in the new culinary garden to ensure a steady supply of fresh herbs for cooking."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Late 16th century: from French targon, via medieval Latin tragonia and Arabic ṭarḵūn, likely ultimately from Greek drakōn 'dragon or serpent' (possibly due to the serpentine shape of its roots).
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