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I believe that if ever I had to practice cannibalism, I might manage if there were enough tarragon around.
James Beard

Meaning of "tarragon" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TARRAGON

From Old French targon, from Medieval Latin tarcon, from Arabic tarkhūn, perhaps from Greek drakontion adderwort.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TARRAGON

tarragon  [ˈtærəɡən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TARRAGON

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Tarragon is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TARRAGON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Tarragon

Tarragon is a species of perennial herb in the family Asteraceae. One sub-species, Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa, is cultivated for use of the leaves as an aromatic culinary herb. In some other sub-species, the characteristic aroma is largely absent. The species is polymorphic. Informal names for distinguishing the variations include "French tarragon", "Russian tarragon", and "wild tarragon". Tarragon is found natively in a number of areas of the Northern Hemisphere. It grows to 120–150 cm tall, with slender branched stems. The leaves are lanceolate, 2–8 cm long and 2–10 mm broad, glossy green, with an entire margin. The flowers are produced in small capitulae 2–4 mm diameter, each capitulum containing up to 40 yellow or greenish-yellow florets. French tarragon, however, seldom produces any flowers. Some tarragon plants produce seeds that are generally only sterile. Others produce viable seeds. Tarragon has rhizomatous roots and it readily reproduces from the rhizomes. The name "tarragon" is believed to have been borrowed from the Persian name for tarragon which is طرخون tarkhūn.

Definition of tarragon in the English dictionary

The definition of tarragon in the dictionary is an aromatic perennial plant, Artemisia dracunculus, of the Old World, having whitish flowers and small toothed leaves, which are used as seasoning: family Asteraceae. Other definition of tarragon is the leaves of this plant.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TARRAGON


Aragon
ˈærəɡən
coprophagan
kɒpˈrɒfəɡən
enneagon
ˈɛnɪəɡən
hendecagon
hɛnˈdɛkəɡən
heptagon
ˈhɛptəɡən
hexagon
ˈhɛksəɡən
martagon
ˈmɑːtəɡən
octagon
ˈɒktəɡən
paragon
ˈpærəɡən
quindecagon
kwɪnˈdɛkəɡən
suffragan
ˈsʌfrəɡən
xylophagan
zaɪˈlɒfəɡən
yataghan
ˈjætəɡən
zoophagan
zəʊˈɒfəɡən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TARRAGON

tarpon
Tarquin
Tarraco
tarradiddle
tarragon vinegar
Tarragona
Tarrasa
tarre
tarred
tarred with the same brush
tarriance
tarried
tarrier
tarries
tarriest
tarriness
tarring
tarrock
tarrow
tarry

WORDS THAT END LIKE TARRAGON

agon
bandwagon
bearded dragon
Catherine of Aragon
chase the dragon
estragon
firedragon
flying dragon
green dragon
jump on the bandwagon
Komodo dragon
pendragon
pentagon
Rouge Dragon
snapdragon
station wagon
tetragon
the Wagon
Uther Pendragon
wagon

Synonyms and antonyms of tarragon in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «tarragon» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TARRAGON

Find out the translation of tarragon to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of tarragon from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tarragon» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

龙蒿
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

estragón
570 millions of speakers

English

tarragon
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तारगोन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

طَرْخُون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

эстрагон
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

estragão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ট্যারেগন্
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

estragon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tarragon
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Estragon
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

タラゴン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

타라곤
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tarragon
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cây ngải giấm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பச்சடி வகையில் பயன்படுத்தப்படும் செடி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Tarragon
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tarhun otu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

dragoncello
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

estragon
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

естрагон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tarhon
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εστραγκόν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dragon
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dragon
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

estragon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tarragon

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TARRAGON»

The term «tarragon» is quite widely used and occupies the 45.061 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TARRAGON» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tarragon

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2 QUOTES WITH «TARRAGON»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word tarragon.
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James Beard
I believe that if ever I had to practice cannibalism, I might manage if there were enough tarragon around.
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Jacques Pepin
One of the biggest problems with young chefs is too much addition to the plate. You put cilantro and then tarragon and then olive oil and then walnut oil or whatever. It's too much.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TARRAGON»

Discover the use of tarragon in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tarragon and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods
Try a taste; if the flavor is not strong enough,add more tarragon sprigs and let stand another week. When the oil has reached the flavor intensity you prefer, strain out the herbs and store at room temperature for up to two months. The flavor of ...
Michael T. Murray, Joseph E. Pizzorno, 2005
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Tarragon Island
When Heather Blake's parents move from Toronto to an isolated island in British Columbia, Heather, a budding author, relies on her writing to help her cope with a very different way of life.
Nikki Tate, 1999
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Growing & Using Tarragon: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-195
The French, who certainly know about flavor, call tarragon the king of herbs. It has a somewhat licorice-like taste and a gift for making almost any food taste wonderful! There is a pitfall you must be very careful not to fall into, though: There are ...
Glenn Andrews, 1999
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The Herbfarm Cookbook
There are two types of tarragon, French and Russian, and they are sometimes mislabeled. The flavor of French tarragon is far superior, and it's the only type you should use in the kitchen or plant in the garden. Because it is slow growing and ...
Jerry Traunfeld, 2013
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What Herb Is That?: How to Grow and Use the Culinary Herbs
Description French tarragon, with its unique, tart flavor and spicy aroma, is one of the most sought-after culinary herbs. The leaves are long and narrow and grow on either side of thin, wiry stalks which, together with the main stems, twist and ...
John Hemphill, Rosemary Hemphill, 1997
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Culinary Herbs
Tarragon vinegar can be combined with salt and pepper, or more elaborately added half-and-half to sour cream or yogurt and mayonnaise, and mixed with chives and garlic. Dried leafy tips of tarragon are sometimes used in perfumes, toilet ...
Ernest Small, 2006
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Tarragon and Truffles: A Guide to the Best French Markets
Although primarily designed as a prop to take with you, the book's anecdotal style at times edges it into the realm of armchair travel, giving the reader a sense of following on the author's coat-tails and absorbing not only the scents and ...
Anne Gregg, 2006
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Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs
CHEF TIPS • For maximum flavor, add tarragon to long-cooking soups and stews during the last 15 minutes only. • Saute boneless chicken breasts with walnuts and toss in chives and tarragon about 5 minutes before the chicken is done.
Claire Kowalchik, William H. Hylton, 1998
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Snappy Shorts at Tarragon Theatre
"This is a volume of plays written by many of Canada's favourite and familiar playwrights, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Tarragon Theatre's annual Spring Arts Fair.
Andy McKim, 2004
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Florida's Best Herbs and Spices: Native and Exotic Plants ...
GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION Tarragon is indigenous to Europe and Asia. It may also be native to western North America or may have been introduced through early migrations. In Europe, it was not widely used in cooking until the 1500s.
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10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TARRAGON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tarragon is used in the context of the following news items.
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Recipe: Pavlova roll with blueberries and tarragon
This week we are sharing our pavlova roll recipe which is beautifully fresh, tart and zingy - and it uses fresh tarragon. It may sound strange and you may not ... «The Sunshine Coast Daily, Jun 15»
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Tarragon's Much Ado About Nothing not just Bollywood …
By William Shakespeare. Directed by Richard Rose. Until May 31 at Tarragon Theatre Mainspace, 30 Bridgman Ave. tarragontheatre.com or 416-531-1827. «Toronto Star, May 15»
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Tarragon production blends Bollywood and the Bard
Shakespeare and Bollywood aren't often thought of in tandem. But Tarragon Theatre's adaption of Much Ado About Nothing blends the two together. «Canadian Jewish News, Apr 15»
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Hannah Moscovitch's Infinity at Tarragon Theatre
She's radiantly pregnant with her first child; anticipating the birth of her latest play, Infinity, opening Wednesday at Tarragon Theatre; enjoying the growing pains ... «Toronto Star, Mar 15»
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Roast tarragon chicken with lemon, caper and olive salad
IN A BOWL, add the softened butter with the lemon zest, garlic, the finely chopped parsley and tarragon and seasoning. Mix until thoroughly combined and ... «Good Food, Mar 15»
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TM's Chicken & Tarragon-Stuffed Peppers
Dale Pinnock is in the This Morning kitchen to put us back in the driving seat when it comes to our health with two heart-friendly dishes: Chicken and ... «U.TV, Feb 15»
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French dish kissed with tarragon, vermouth
Fresh, sweet tarragon formed the base of its tarragon chicken. Another herb, fresh chives, adds flavor and color to brown rice made in the microwave to serve on ... «Columbus Dispatch, Jan 15»
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Tarragon gives chicken a heady aroma
Fresh, sweet tarragon formed the base of their tarragon chicken. Another herb, fresh chives adds flavor and color to microwaved brown rice. Helpful Hints:. «The Trentonian, Jan 15»
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Green Beans With Tarragon, Mustard and Sunflower Seeds
That's why we created this delicious — yet ridiculously simple — recipe for skillet green beans bathed in brown butter, then tossed with fresh tarragon, Dijon ... «Dallas Morning News, Nov 14»
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Party food recipes: Winter tomatoes with tarragon and crème fraîche …
These tomatoes are not only very sweet but also firm-fleshed, making them good for frying. The tarragon and crème fraîche enrich this warm dip, which can be ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Oct 14»

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