Sesame: meaning, definitions and examples
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sesame
[ หsษsษmi ]
food, plant
Sesame is a flowering plant cultivated for its edible seeds, which grow in pods. The seeds are rich in oil and can be used in various culinary applications, such as in salads, baked goods, and oils. Sesame seeds are also a key ingredient in tahini and halva.
Synonyms
sesame seeds, sesamum.
Examples of usage
- I sprinkled sesame seeds on my salad for extra flavor.
- The recipe calls for tahini, which is made from ground sesame seeds.
- Sesame oil is commonly used in Asian cuisine.
Translations
Translations of the word "sesame" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sรฉsamo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเคฟเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Sesam
๐ฎ๐ฉ biji wijen
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะฝะถัั
๐ต๐ฑ sezam
๐ฏ๐ต ใดใ
๐ซ๐ท sรฉsame
๐ช๐ธ sรฉsamo
๐น๐ท susam
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐธ๊นจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณู ุณู
๐จ๐ฟ sezam
๐ธ๐ฐ sezam
๐จ๐ณ ่้บป
๐ธ๐ฎ sezam
๐ฎ๐ธ sesam
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะฐ ะบัะฝะถัั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ susam
๐ฒ๐ฝ ajonjolรญ
Etymology
The word 'sesame' comes from the Latin 'sesamum', which in turn originates from the Ancient Greek 'ฯแผฯฮฑฮผฮฟฮฝ' (sรฉsamon). The plant itself has been cultivated for thousands of years, with its origins likely tracing back to Africa and India. Historic records suggest that sesame seeds were used as early as 3000 BCE in ancient Mesopotamia, making it one of the oldest oilseed crops known. Additionally, the plant has cultural significance in various traditions, including in the tales of 'Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves', where the phrase 'Open sesame!' is used to open a secret door. Over the centuries, sesame has spread across different cultures, being valued not only for its culinary uses but also for its nutritional benefits, including healthy fats, protein, and important minerals.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,674, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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