estragole

noun

es·tra·gole | \ˈestrəˌgōl\

variants: or less commonly esdragol \ˈezdrəˌgȯl, -gōl \

plural -s

Definition of estragole

: 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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