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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Specials include Oysters & Caviar – four local oysters, crème fraiche, passion fruit emulsion, paddlefish caviar and chive oil for $35, Roasted Oysters with charcoal butter, parsnip aioli and ponzu for $23 and Lobster Risotto with Brussels sprouts, red curry and tarragon butter for $65.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2025
My favorite builds a dream team of fresh tarragon mixed with chives, parsley, and celery leaves plucked from the celery’s heart.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 13 Jan. 2025
These two herbs, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf are best used when dry, while basil, parsley, chives, tarragon, and cilantro are best used fresh.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 16 Jan. 2025
Decanter described the wine as exhibiting: Intricate floral aromatics are buoyed by savory lemon oil and a note of tarragon.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2025
My favorite builds a dream team of fresh tarragon mixed with chives, parsley, and celery leaves plucked from the celery’s heart.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 13 Jan. 2025
These two herbs, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf are best used when dry, while basil, parsley, chives, tarragon, and cilantro are best used fresh.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 16 Jan. 2025
Decanter described the wine as exhibiting: Intricate floral aromatics are buoyed by savory lemon oil and a note of tarragon.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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 24 Mar. 2025.
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