Estragon

tarragon

noun es-trah-GOHN Rare

Origin: from French estragon, ultimately from Arabic

Usage Note

Estragon is the aromatic herb with an anise-like flavour, essential in French béarnaise sauce. In Germany it is used in Estragonessig (tarragon vinegar) and chicken dishes. Fresh tarragon loses flavour when dried.

Examples

"Für eine echte Béarnaise braucht man frischen Estragon."

Natural Translation

For a real béarnaise you need fresh tarragon.

Literal Translation

For a real béarnaise needs one fresh tarragon.

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