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1. (n.) tarragon
an Old World composite plant, Artemisia dracunculus, with aromatic leaves used for seasoning.
2. tarragon
the leaves themselves.
Etymology: (1530–40; earlier taragon < MF targon, alter. of tarc(h)on < ML < MGk tarchṒn < Ar &tdotbelow;arkhūn < Gk drákōn lit., dragon; cf. L dracunculus tarragon)
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1. (noun) tarragon, estragon, Artemisia dracunculus
aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia
2. (noun) tarragon, estragon
fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoning
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1. (noun) tarragon
a plant of the genus Artemisa (A. dracunculus), much used in France for flavoring vinegar
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