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

Examples of tarragon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Or one of the Bake Clubbers used tarragon and that's like a really beautiful, elevated, very chic direction flavor wise, like a little more N-easy. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026

The cherry tomatoes only need a few minutes in the pan, along with shallots, garlic, cream, and tarragon. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

Add the peaches, ginger and tarragon. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 25 June 2026

Put a fresh twist on classic chicken salad by adding tarragon, cranberries, and toasted almonds. — Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle French targon, from Medieval Latin tarchon, from Middle Greek, from Arabic ṭarkhūn

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tarragon

• aileron
• antiphon
• autobahn
• carillon
• castellan
• celadon
• cephalon
• cynodon
• denouement
• deuteron
• echelon
• epsilon