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sesame
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/sɨ.ˈza.mu/se·sá·mo
Definition
1A plant (Sesamum indicum) whose small oil-rich seeds are used in cooking.
Usage examples
“He sprinkled toasted sesame seeds on the bread.”
“Sesame oil is common in Asian cuisine.”
Common combinations
sesame seedssesame oiltoasted sesamesesame bread
Idiomatic expressions
- Open sesame! (magic phrase from 'One Thousand and One Nights' to open a door)