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estragon

estragon

1 8.2
An herb with a strong smell that flavors food, especially French dishes
  • noun
  • /ˈɛstrəˌɡɒn/
translation icon : estragón
  • So the main ingredient here is estragon or tarragon.

Examples

  • He worries aloud about finding good quality estragon.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • Adding estragon to your salad dressing will give it a lovely aromatic touch.

  • He asks bleakly if we have had any success in finding fresh estragon in southern Florida.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • WE'RE GOING TO FEED IT WITH ORANGES AND GINGER AND FRESH ESTRAGON AND COGNAC.

    The Good Heart (2009)

  • For an authentic French dish, use estragon to enhance the flavor.

  • Many chefs prefer fresh estragon for its distinctive taste in sauces.

Synonyms

tarragon
vsestragon
12 5.8

An herb with narrow leaves used to add a fresh, slightly sweet taste to food

is used mainly in French cuisine rather than in general cooking
Artemisia dracunculus
vsestragon
  • Specialized
6.9

A perennial herb with a strong smell called tarragon used to flavor food

is associated especially with French cooking rather than botanical origin

Surface Forms

estragon singular
estragons plural

Etymology

Estragon names the herb also called tarragon and comes from old words that compare it to a dragon, with Latin dracunculus meaning 'little dragon' and similar Arabic names like tarkhūn. So, think of a little 'dragon' when you taste estragon: its strong, peppery flavor makes it a bold herb in cooking.