meaning of sesame
1. Either of two annual herbaceous plants of the genus Sesamum (S. Indicum, and S. orientale), from the seeds of which an oil is expressed; also, the small obovate, flattish seeds of these plants, sometimes used as food. See Benne.
2. East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil
Related Words
sesame | sesame family | sesame oil | sesame seed |
