word
Sesame
SEH-suh-mee
/ˈsɛsʌmiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
sesame
Dictionary meaning
East Indian annual erect herb.
Examples
- Source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil.
Synonyms: benne, benni, benny
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