estragole

noun
es·​tra·​gole | \ ˈestrəˌgōl\
variants: or less commonly esdragol \ ˈezdrəˌgȯl , -​gōl \
plural -s

Definition of estragole

: a liquid ether C3H5C6H4OCH3 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

History and Etymology for estragole

estragole International Scientific Vocabulary estragon + -ole; esdragol from German, from esdragon, estragon (from French estragon) + -ol -ole

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