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Definition of sesamum

sesamum

/ˈsɛs.ə.məm/
ses · a · mum
Plural:sesamums
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Adjective:sesamoid
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• noun

1

Any of a genus (Sesamum) of annual or perennial flowering herbs in the family Pedaliaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia, bearing tubular, two-lipped white, pink, or purple blossoms and widely cultivated for its oil-rich seeds.

2

The small, flat, oval edible seed of the sesame plant, used as a culinary flavoring and pressed to extract cooking oil.

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• Nearby Words

serviceberry
sesame
sesame seed
sesamum
sesbania
set
setter

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from Latin sesamum, from Ancient Greek sēsamon, which ultimately derives from a Semitic language (akin to Akkadian šamaššammū, meaning 'oil plant').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sesamum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sesamum
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