tarragon
noun
tar·ra·gon
ˈter-ə-ˌgän 
ˈta-rə-,
also
-gən
: a small widely cultivated perennial artemisia (Artemisia dracunculus) having aromatic narrow usually entire leaves
also
: its leaves used as a seasoning
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Bright, medium yellow; aromas of basil, broom, freshly cut grass and a hint of tarragon.
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Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Fold in chicken, pasta, grapes, celery, pecans, tarragon, and parsley.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 10 July 2025
There’s red onion and cucumber for crunch and flavor, plus tarragon and lots of lemon.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
But the over-40 set will feel just as confident wearing it, thanks to its well-balanced blend of tarragon, sage, citrus, and cedar.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 3 July 2025
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Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Fold in chicken, pasta, grapes, celery, pecans, tarragon, and parsley.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 10 July 2025
There’s red onion and cucumber for crunch and flavor, plus tarragon and lots of lemon.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
But the over-40 set will feel just as confident wearing it, thanks to its well-balanced blend of tarragon, sage, citrus, and cedar.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 3 July 2025
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“Tarragon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tarragon. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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