tarragon
/'tærəgən/
Definition
- Noun:
- A perennial herb (Artemisia dracunculus): A plant of the daisy family, native to temperate regions of Eurasia and North America, cultivated for its aromatic leaves.
- The leaves of this plant used as a culinary herb: The narrow, pointed leaves have a distinctive, slightly bittersweet flavor reminiscent of anise, used fresh or dried to season food.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Fresh tarragon is essential for a classic Béarnaise sauce.
- The recipe calls for a teaspoon of dried tarragon.
- She grows tarragon in her herb garden.
Advanced Usage
- "French tarragon": The most common culinary variety, prized for its superior flavor. It is typically propagated by root division.
- For the best flavor, always try to find French tarragon.
- "Russian tarragon": A hardier but less flavorful variety of the plant, often grown from seed.
- Russian tarragon is easier to grow but is considered inferior for cooking.
Variants and Related Words
- Estragon: Another name for tarragon, commonly used in French and other languages.
- The French word for tarragon is "estragon".
Synonyms
- Herb: A general term for a plant used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume.
- Artemisia dracunculus: The botanical Latin name for the tarragon plant.
Related Phrases
- Tarragon vinegar: Vinegar that has been infused with tarragon leaves, used in dressings and sauces.
- A salad dressing made with tarragon vinegar has a unique, herbal tang.
Noun
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fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoning
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aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia
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