noun
tarragon
TAIR-uh-gon/ˈtærəɡən/
An aromatic herb used to flavor food.
The tarragon has narrow leaves on slender stems.
Etymology
Latin tragonia already named this herb. Its name may ultimately connect with Greek “serpent” or “dragon” through “dragonwort,” but that deeper ancestry is uncertain.
In context
tarragon is an aromatic herb that is commonly used in cooking for its unique flavor and aroma however Beyond its culinary uses tarragon has also been traditionally used for medicinal purposes for centuries
More examples
- The herb garden includes tarragon.
- A sprig of tarragon flavored the vinegar.
- The recipe called for chopped tarragon.
Forms
tarragon
Similar words
- basil
- Basil is a different herb with broader leaves and a different flavor; tarragon has narrow leaves and an anise-like taste.
- fennel
- Fennel also has an anise-like flavor but is a different plant with feathery foliage.