sesame

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Noun sesame has 1 sense

sesame, benne, benni, benny, Sesamum indicum - East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil
--₁ is a kind of herb, herbaceous plant
--₁ is a member of Sesamum, genus Sesamum
--₁ has parts: sesame seed, benniseed

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Sesame

Noun

Sense 1:

A flowering plant native to Africa and cultivated for its edible seeds.

Sample Sentence: The farmer harvested a bumper crop of sesame this year.

Adjective

Sense 1:

Referring to or resembling sesame seeds.

Sample Sentence: She made delicious cookies with a sesame-like texture.

Adjective

Sense 2:

(Local Usage) Referring to a type of street food commonly found in local food stalls.

Sample Sentence: If you visit the city, don't forget to try the mouthwatering local sesame burgers.

Verb

Sense 1:

To sprinkle or garnish with sesame seeds.

Sample Sentence: The chef likes to sesame the salads just before serving.