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sesame Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
The small, oval, edible seed of the sesame plant, widely used as an ingredient in baking, cooking, and for extracting culinary oil.
Usage Example
"The chef finished the teriyaki salmon by sprinkling toasted benne over the glaze."
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• noun (Context 2)
An erect, annual tropical and subtropical plant (Sesamum indicum) of the family Pedaliaceae, extensively cultivated for its small, oil-rich seeds.
Usage Example
"The farmers cultivated benne alongside their traditional crops to produce highly sought-after vegetable oils."
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