TARPON
Tar"pon, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Same as Tarpum.
TARPUM
Tar"pum, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A very large marine fish (Megapolis Atlanticus) of the Southern United States and the West Indies. It often becomes six or more feet in length, and has large silvery scales. The scales are a staple article of trade, and are used in fancywork. Called also tarpon, sabalo, savanilla, silverfish, and jewfish.
TARQUINISH
Tar"quin*ish, a.
Defn: Like a Tarquin, a king of ancient Rome; proud; haughty; overbearing.
TARRACE
Tar"race, n.
Defn: See Trass. [Obs.]
TARRAGON Tar"ra*gon, n. Etym: [Sp. taragona, Ar. tarkh; perhaps fr. Gr. draco; cf. L. dracunculus tarragon. Cf. Dragon.] (Bot.)
Defn: A plant of the genus Artemisa (A. dracunculus), much used in
France for flavoring vinegar.