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noun tar·ra·gon \ ˈter-ə-ˌgän , ˈta-rə- also -gən \

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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Serves 6-8 ½ cup sugar ½ cup water 1 to 2 sprigs tarragon1 bottle rosé wine 2 cups pureed raspberries ¼ cup lemon juice 1.

— Philly.com, "Frosé Granita," 24 Aug. 2017
Stir prepared tomatoes and tarragon into sauce and spoon sauce over prepared salmon, if desired.

— mary g. pepitone, kansascity, "Salmon dish is a delicious reminder of happy days in Paris," 22 Aug. 2017
Make the dressing: Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, chives and tarragon in a blender or food processor.

— kathleen purvis, The Seattle Times, "This is my favorite recipe of the summer (so far)," 15 Aug. 2017
To make the lobster mix, combine the lobster meat, celery, tarragon leaves and lemon aioli.

— sam dangremond, Town & Country, "Here's the Best Food to Eat at the US Open," 2 Aug. 2017
The chunky guacamole is pounded with nearly enough tarragon, mint and basil to qualify as an herb salad.

— pete wells, New York Times, "At Atla, Mexican for Every Moment of the Day," 25 July 2017
The tarragon burrowed in Little Gem lettuce with green goddess dressing is an ideal.

— garrett snyder, Los Angeles Magazine, "The Los Angeles Magazine Hot Restaurant List for July 2017," 18 July 2017
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, chive, dill, ginger, lemon balm, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, sage, sweet marjoram and thyme. 6.

— tom maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, "July gardening calendar," 1 July 2017
Vegetables are planted from March through October, but the herbs — such as tarragon, parsley, cilantro and dill — are grown all year.

— donna kiesling, Post-Tribune, "Knowledge grows at Ivy Tech's East Chicago garden," 29 June 2017

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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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