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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The anise-flavored herb Artemisia dracunculus, literally "little dragon" — likely for its twisting, serpent-like root
- Origin
- Arabic, via Persian and French
- Pronunciation
- TAIR-uh-gon
Tarragon (TAIR-uh-gon) is the name of the anise-flavored herb Artemisia dracunculus, and it translates literally to "little dragon," most likely a nod to the herb's twisting, serpent-like root. The name traveled from Arabic through Persian and French on its way into English. If you want a name with a kitchen-garden feel and a bit of fire tucked inside it, this one delivers both.
Meaning & Origin of Tarragon
Meaning: The anise-flavored herb Artemisia dracunculus, literally "little dragon" — likely for its twisting, serpent-like root.
Origin: Arabic, via Persian and French.
How to Pronounce Tarragon
TAIR-uh-gonIPA /ˈtærəɡɒn/
Popularity of Tarragon
Tarragon does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Tarragon mean?
The anise-flavored herb Artemisia dracunculus, literally “little dragon” — likely for its twisting, serpent-like root.
How do you pronounce Tarragon?
Tarragon is pronounced TAIR-uh-gon (IPA: /ˈtærəɡɒn/).
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