estragole

English

Alternative forms

esdragol, esdragon

Etymology

From French estragon (“tarragon”) + -ole.

Pronunciation

(US) IPA^(key): /ˈɛstɹɐɡˌo͡ʊl/
(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈɛstɹɐɡˌə͡ʊl/

Noun

estragole (uncountable)

(organic chemistry) The methyl ether of chavicol; it occurs in the essential oil of tarragon
Synonym: methylchavicol

Anagrams

alter egos, alter-egos

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