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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When potatoes have cooled, add tarragon leaves and chives (save some of the herbs for garnish) and very gently toss again.
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David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2024
The herbs come in again through the housemade white-wine vinegar, in which Baumgart steeps all his remaining tarragon and basil for the week, until the sweet flavors of anise permeate.
—Eric Kim, New York Times, 29 May 2024
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David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2024
The herbs come in again through the housemade white-wine vinegar, in which Baumgart steeps all his remaining tarragon and basil for the week, until the sweet flavors of anise permeate.
—Eric Kim, New York Times, 29 May 2024
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“Tarragon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tarragon. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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