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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This particular recipe, which adds sauteed shrimp, white wine and fresh tarragon to the mix, leans toward the simpler preparation.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Bright, medium yellow; lovely aromas of chervil, tarragon, melon and thyme.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Bright, medium yellow; aromas of basil, broom, freshly cut grass and a hint of tarragon.
—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
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Bright, medium yellow; lovely aromas of chervil, tarragon, melon and thyme.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Bright, medium yellow; aromas of basil, broom, freshly cut grass and a hint of tarragon.
—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
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“Tarragon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tarragon. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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