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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 Russiaplay

2. fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoningplay

  Familiarity information: ESTRAGON used as a noun is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ESTRAGON (noun)


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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