Sesame: meaning, definitions and examples

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sesame

 

[ หˆsษ›sษ™mi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sรฉsamo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคฟเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sesam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ biji wijen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะฝะถัƒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sezam

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ดใƒž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรฉsame

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฉsamo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท susam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐธ๊นจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ุณู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sezam

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sezam

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Š้บป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sezam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sesam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐ ะบัƒะฝะถัƒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒ–แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ susam

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ajonjolรญ

Etymology

The word 'sesame' comes from the Latin 'sesamum', which in turn originates from the Ancient Greek 'ฯƒแผ”ฯƒฮฑฮผฮฟฮฝ' (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.