First Known Use: 1538
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tarragon
noun tar·ra·gon \ˈter-ə-ˌgän, ˈta-rə- also -gən\
: a small European herb that is used to flavor food
Full Definition of TARRAGON
: 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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Origin of TARRAGON
Middle French targon, from Medieval Latin tarchon, from Middle Greek, from Arabic ṭarkhūn
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