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ESTRAGON
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Dictionary entry overview: What does estragon mean?
• ESTRAGON (noun)
The noun ESTRAGON has 2 senses:
1. aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia
2. fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoning
Familiarity information: ESTRAGON used as a noun is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia
Classified under:
Nouns denoting plants
Synonyms:
Artemisia dracunculus; estragon; tarragon
Hypernyms ("estragon" is a kind of...):
artemisia (any of various composite shrubs or herbs of the genus Artemisia having aromatic green or greyish foliage)
Meronyms (parts of "estragon"):
estragon; tarragon (fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoning)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoning
Classified under:
Nouns denoting foods and drinks
Synonyms:
estragon; tarragon
Hypernyms ("estragon" is a kind of...):
herb (aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities)
Holonyms ("estragon" is a part of...):
Artemisia dracunculus; estragon; tarragon (aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia)
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