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sesame

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Noun — A plant grown for its small, oily seeds, or the seeds themselves, widely used in cooking.

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Etymology

From Latin sesamum, from Greek sesamon, ultimately traced back through Aramaic to an old Akkadian word meaning "oil plant."

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What does “sesame” mean?

The word “sesame” means a plant grown for its small, oily seeds, or the seeds themselves, widely used in cooking. In plain terms, the small seed (or the plant it comes from) used in cooking and for its oil.

How do you pronounce “sesame”?

“Sesame” is pronounced SEH-suh-mee (/ˈsɛsəmi/ in IPA).

How do you use “sesame” in a sentence?

Here is “sesame” used in a sentence: “The bagel was topped with sesame seeds.”

What part of speech is “sesame”?

“Sesame” is a noun.

Where does the word “sesame” come from?

The word “sesame” comes from Latin. From Latin sesamum, from Greek sesamon, ultimately traced back through Aramaic to an old Akkadian word meaning "oil plant.".

Is “sesame” a common word?

“Sesame” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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