estragole
esdragol
\ˈezdrəˌgȯl, -gōl\Definition of estragole
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: a liquid ether C3H5C6H4OCH3 that has an odor like aniseed, occurs in tarragon oil, turpentine, and other essential oils, and is used in perfumes and flavoring materials; para-allyl-anisole —called also methyl chavicol
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Origin and Etymology of estragole
estragole International Scientific Vocabulary estragon + -ole; esdragol from German, from esdragon, estragon (from French estragon) + -ol -ole
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