tarragon
noun
tar·ra·gon
ˈter-ə-ˌgän 
ˈta-rə-
also
-gən
: a small widely cultivated perennial artemisia (Artemisia dracunculus) having aromatic narrow usually entire leaves
also
: its leaves used as a seasoning
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Clove had the highest antioxidant capacity, followed by peppermint, allspice, cinnamon, oregano, thyme, sage, rosemary, saffron, and tarragon.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 3 Dec. 2025
Add onion, celery, carrots, garlic, thyme, tarragon and pepper flakes.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 3 Dec. 2025
But the real magic is in the scent: Wild tarragon and black pepper essential oils add a subtle, spicy kick that balances the fresh heirloom tomato notes.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Nov. 2025
It’s made with heirloom tomato leaves and has notes of black pepper and tarragon that round out the fragrance.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 3 Dec. 2025
Add onion, celery, carrots, garlic, thyme, tarragon and pepper flakes.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 3 Dec. 2025
But the real magic is in the scent: Wild tarragon and black pepper essential oils add a subtle, spicy kick that balances the fresh heirloom tomato notes.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Nov. 2025
It’s made with heirloom tomato leaves and has notes of black pepper and tarragon that round out the fragrance.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Tarragon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tarragon. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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