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sesame Synonyms

Another word for sesame

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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."

Strongest
benne

• 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."

Strongest
benne

• Nearby Words

serving
servitude
servo
sesame
sesame seed
sesamum
sesbania

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sesame. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sesame
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