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tarragon
[ tar-uh-gon, -guhn ]
noun
- an Old World plant, Artemisia dracunculus, having aromatic leaves used for seasoning.
- the leaves themselves.
tarragon
/ ˈ³Ùæ°ùəɡə²Ô /
noun
- an aromatic perennial plant, Artemisia dracunculus, of the Old World, having whitish flowers and small toothed leaves, which are used as seasoning: family Asteraceae (composites)
- the leaves of this plant
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of tarragon1
1530–40; earlier taragon < Middle French targon, variant of tarc ( h ) on < Medieval Latin < Medieval Greek ³Ù²¹°ù³¦³óṓn < Arabic á¹a°ù°ì³óÅ«²Ô < Greek »å°ùá°ìÅ²Ô literally, dragon; compare Latin dracunculus tarragon
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of tarragon1
C16: from Old French targon, from Medieval Latin tarcon, from Arabic ³Ù²¹°ù°ì³óÅ«²Ô, perhaps from Greek drakontion adderwort
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If you’re a drinker, mix pernod with tarragon for a complementary flavor profile.
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Asked which of four herbs had a distinct liquorice-like flavour, she chose the correct answer of tarragon.
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You can substitute fresh tarragon for the thyme and any onion variety for the shallots as long as they are tiny minced.
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I use mayo as a base for many sauces: spicy mayo, curry mayo, maple mayo, Russian dressing, lemon tarragon brown butter mayo, and more.
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Being a soft herb similar to tarragon, high heat will destroy its flavor.
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