ˈestrəˌgōl noun
also es·dra·gol ˈezdrəˌgȯl, -gōl
( -s )
Etymology: estragole International Scientific Vocabulary estrag on + -ole; esdragol from German, from esdragon, estragon (from French estragon ) + -ol -ole
: a liquid ether C 3 H 5 C 6 H 4 OCH 3 that has an odor like aniseed, occurs in tarragon oil, turpentine, and other essential oils, and is used in perfumes and flavoring materials; para -allyl-anisole — called also methyl chavicol