tarragon Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia
    Artemisia dracunculus; estragon.
  2. noun fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoning
    estragon.

WordNet

Tar"ra*gon noun
Etymology
Sp. taragona, Ar. tarkhn; perhaps fr. Gr. a dragon, or L. draco; cf. L. dracunculus tarragon. Cf. Dragon.
Definitions
  1. (Bot.) A plant of the genus Artemisa (A. dracunculus), much used in France for flavoring vinegar.

Webster 1913