noun
sesame
SES-uh-mee/ˈsesəmi/
A plant grown for its edible, oil-rich seeds, or a seed of this plant.
The split sesame capsule releases small seeds beside a dish of oil.
Etymology
Latin sesamum probably supplied the English plant-name. The associated Greek name meant the seed or fruit, connecting the plant's name with the seeds for which it is chiefly cultivated.
In context
Mix, then drizzle in a half tablespoon of toasted sesame oil together with a tablespoon half of Sichuan pepper oil… and out. Sprinkle over a bit of toasted sesame seeds for the full Geleshan look
More examples
- Farmers grow sesame for its small, oil-rich seeds.
- Ground sesame gives tahini its rich, nutty flavor.
- These rolls have sesame seeds scattered across their crusts.
Forms
sesame · sesames