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Meaning of tarragon | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
/ˈtæɹəɡɑn/

Definitions

  1. A perennial herb, the wormwood species Artemisia dracunculus, from Europe and parts of Asia.
    uncountable, usually
  2. The leaves of this plant (either fresh, or preserved in a vinegar/oil mixture) used as a seasoning.
    uncountable, usually

Equivalents

العربية طرخون
Ελληνικά εστραγκόν
Español estragón
Suomi rakuuna
Français estragon
한국어 타라곤
Nederlands dragon
Polski estragon
Português estragão
Svenska dragon
Türkçe tarhun

Examples

“Herbs like tarragon are better preserved in vinegar, since tarragon loses its flavor when dried.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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