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estragon

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of tarragon

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: tarragon

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoning

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: tarragon

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: herb

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noun

Meaning 3

aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: tarragon, Artemisia dracunculus

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: artemisia

History

Etymology

Borrowed from French estragon. Doublet of tarragon.