sesame

Noun

Meaning

Either of two annual herbaceous plants of the genus Sesamum (S. Indicum, and S. orientale), from the seeds of which an oil is expressed; also, the small obovate, flattish seeds of these plants, sometimes used as food. See Benne.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

benny benni benne Sesamum indicum grass password passport sisal numb teel wheat passkey TIL shazam oats

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Hypernyms

herb herbaceous plant

Phrases with the word

open sesame open, sesame sesame bread sesame paste sesame tahini sesame dot

Anagrams

Emessa Essame

Examples

The person I enjoyed interviewing the most was Elmo from Sesame Street because he is so unpredictable and he is always eating my hair and my face. Katie Couric

Open Sesame - I want to get out. Stanisław Jerzy Lec

Getting a degree, being on Sesame Street... those were like real accomplishments to me. Chaka Khan

Before the nut is cooked, a sesame is burnt. Thai Proverb

One sesame seed won't make oil. Myanmar Proverb

Pick up a sesame seed only to lose a watermelon. Chinese Proverb

Close letter words and terms

Serzh Serzone ses sesame bread sesame butter sesame dot