Definition of tarragon
: 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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Origin and Etymology of tarragon
Middle French targon, from Medieval Latin tarchon, from Middle Greek, from Arabic ṭarkhūn
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: a small European herb that is used to flavor food
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