Tarragon Synonyms, Tarragon Antonyms

tarragon 1538, from M.L. tragonia, from Byzantine Gk. tarchon, from Arabic tarkhon, from a non-Arabic source, perhaps Gk. drakon (from drakontion "dragonwort"). Eastern European plant of the wormwood genus (Artemisia Dracunculus), whose aromatic leaves were used for flavoring (especially vinegar). Cf. Sp. taragona, It. targone, Fr. estragon.

Example Sentences for tarragon

Tarragon should be gathered on a dry day, just before the plant flowers.

Lastly beat in two tablespoonfuls of tarragon or other vinegar.

Tarragon may be kept a year or more by drying it in bunches.

Tarragon vinegar is very good with boiled cabbage or greens.