how to pronounce tarragon

/ˈtæɹ.ə.ɡən/

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tarragon is pronounced in three syllables

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meanings of tarragon

noun:

A perennial herb, the wormwood species Artemisia dracunculus, from Europe and parts of Asia.
The leaves of this plant (either fresh, or preserved in vinegar / oil mixture) used as a seasoning.

tarragon frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word tarragon occurs in english on average 0.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.