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Sesame

Verb / ˈsesʌmi: / Another word for sesame — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a tall annual herbaceous plant of tropical and subtropical areas of the Old World, cultivated for its oil-rich seeds and edible leaves

Synonyms & similar words

benne benny sesamumindicum benni benne gingelly til benniseed sesamum teel pellitory tilseed tilia sesamoid simit

Common collocations

  • sesame seed
  • sesame oil
  • sesame paste
  • open sesame
  • sesame allergy
  • sesame street
  • sesame snaps
  • sesame chicken

Word family

noun sesame

Usage note

Sesame is primarily a noun referring to a plant or its seeds. The phrase 'open sesame' is an idiom originating from the story of Ali Baba.

Example sentences

  1. I love to eat sesame crackers for a snack.
  2. The sesame seeds added a nice flavor to the stir-fry.
  3. Sesame oil is often used in Asian cooking.
  4. My mom made a delicious sesame chicken for dinner last night.
  5. The bakery sells sesame bagels every morning.

Quotes

  • "Open sesame!" - Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
  • "Sesame Street" - TV show
  • "Sesame seeds are tiny little miracles. Small, flat and oval, they are the seeds of the annual herb Sesamum indicum." - Yotam Ottolenghi

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