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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Pungent plants that work well for this include lavender, peppermint, tarragon, and thyme.
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Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
On top, leeks braised in butter, the freshest asparagus and sauce verte made from mint, tarragon and parsley.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Potatoes flavored with leeks, shallot, white wine, and herby tarragon lend this springy soup a velvety texture.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Pull tarragon leaves off the stem and finely chop the leaves.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
On top, leeks braised in butter, the freshest asparagus and sauce verte made from mint, tarragon and parsley.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Potatoes flavored with leeks, shallot, white wine, and herby tarragon lend this springy soup a velvety texture.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Pull tarragon leaves off the stem and finely chop the leaves.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Tarragon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tarragon. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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