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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Hennigan likes to display an assortment of herbs from her local garden center, including basil, thyme, rosemary, sage, tarragon, and mint.
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Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
The finish is quite complex, with notes of tarragon and chervil.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Place fresh tarragon branches around the beef, then brush the herbs with a bit more oil.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
Remove leaves from remaining 2 tarragon sprigs, and finely chop.
—Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
The finish is quite complex, with notes of tarragon and chervil.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Place fresh tarragon branches around the beef, then brush the herbs with a bit more oil.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
Remove leaves from remaining 2 tarragon sprigs, and finely chop.
—Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tarragon
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“Tarragon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tarragon. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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