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    TARRAGON

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (noun) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoningplay

    Synonyms:

    estragon; tarragon

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting foods and drinks

    Hypernyms ("tarragon" is a kind of...):

    herb (aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities)

    Holonyms ("tarragon" is a part of...):

    Artemisia dracunculus; estragon; tarragon (aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia)

    Sense 2

    Meaning:

    Aromatic perennial of southeastern Russiaplay

    Synonyms:

    Artemisia dracunculus; estragon; tarragon

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting plants

    Hypernyms ("tarragon" 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 "tarragon"):

    estragon; tarragon (fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoning)

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