Definitions

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  • noun tarragon

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  • noun fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoning
  • noun aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia

Etymologies

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From French estragon ("tarragon")

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Examples

  • An estragon is a geometric figure made with female curves.

    Why are so many Democrats still doubting Obama? Ann Althouse 2008

  • The estragon sauce was a bit too salt, but I am picky with salt so it wasn't bad.

    Work seminar magnio 2006

  • The robust wild tarragon, often sold in plant nurseries as Russian tarragon, has a harsh and uninteresting flavor, while the relatively fragile cultivated form, “French” tarragon, has a distinctive aroma thanks to the presence of a phenolic compound called estragole from the French name for the plant, estragon in oil cavities alongside the leaf veins.

    On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

  • The robust wild tarragon, often sold in plant nurseries as Russian tarragon, has a harsh and uninteresting flavor, while the relatively fragile cultivated form, “French” tarragon, has a distinctive aroma thanks to the presence of a phenolic compound called estragole from the French name for the plant, estragon in oil cavities alongside the leaf veins.

    On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

  • Vos Haricots étant cuits, mettez-les à égouter, faites les sécher entre deux linges, fendez-les en deux, si bon vous semble, dans leur longueur; dressez-les dans le plat que vous devés servir; faites y autour un cordon de petites herbes hachées menues; sçavoir, cerfeuil, pimprenelle, estragon, civette et persil.

    Savoring The Past Wheaton Barbara Ketcham 1983

  • Vos Haricots étant cuits, mettez-les à égouter, faites les sécher entre deux linges, fendez-les en deux, si bon vous semble, dans leur longueur; dressez-les dans le plat que vous devés servir; faites y autour un cordon de petites herbes hachées menues; sçavoir, cerfeuil, pimprenelle, estragon, civette et persil.

    Savoring The Past Wheaton Barbara Ketcham 1983

  • Drain off and let cool, and then marinate for an hour with oil, vinegar, spices, estragon and parsley.

    The Cauliflower 1877

  • So, print keeps going, but it's at the expense of significantly worse online information. estragon/christopher () - 10 12 09 - 16: 31

    Verbal Spew 2009

  • Per the following post by the illustrious, vladimir estragon ... please note that he writes: Saturday, October, 24, 2009 1: 55 PM: "More importantly What is somebody named" Habeeb "doing working for the Salem Radio Network, which owns Town Hall?"

    unknown title 2009

  • Per the following post by the illustrious, vladimir estragon ... please note that he writes:

    unknown title 2009

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