Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A genus of gamopetalous plants, type of the tribe Sesameæ in the order Pedalineæ.

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  • noun archaic sesame

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  • noun tropical African and Indian herbs

Etymologies

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From Latin

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Examples

  • Then, again, O thou of Kuru's race, diverse harsh speeches, such as sesamum seeds without kernel, etc., were applied by the wrathful sons to those high-souled ones, viz., the sons of Pandu.

    The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 2 Books 4, 5, 6 and 7 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli

  • Ajonjolí (sesame) sesamum indicum: An indispensible ingredient in many moles, as well as being the traditional mole Poblano garnish, sesame seeds are used to top the sandwich rolls called cemitas and a variety of other baked goods.

    A Culinary Guide to Mexican Herbs: Las Hierbas de Cocina 2006

  • Ajonjolí (sesame) sesamum indicum: An indispensible ingredient in many moles, as well as being the traditional mole Poblano garnish, sesame seeds are used to top the sandwich rolls called cemitas and a variety of other baked goods.

    A Culinary Guide to Mexican Herbs: Las Hierbas de Cocina 2006

  • And so, that point being settled, and you possessing, as we understand, the open sesamum into these secret apartments, how, if we may ask, do you intend to avail yourself of your privilege?

    The Fair Maid of Perth 2008

  • Ajonjolí (sesame) sesamum indicum: An indispensible ingredient in many moles, as well as being the traditional mole Poblano garnish, sesame seeds are used to top the sandwich rolls called cemitas and a variety of other baked goods.

    A Culinary Guide to Mexican Herbs: Las Hierbas de Cocina 2006

  • The third important mole and pipian seed, sesame (sesamum indicum), was introduced to Mexico by the Europeans.

    Cooking with seeds: Semillas en la cocina 2005

  • The third important mole and pipian seed, sesame (sesamum indicum), was introduced to Mexico by the Europeans.

    Cooking with seeds: Semillas en la cocina 2005

  • The third important mole and pipian seed, sesame (sesamum indicum), was introduced to Mexico by the Europeans.

    Cooking with seeds: Semillas en la cocina 2005

  • When lovers lie on a bed, and embrace each other so closely that the arms and thighs of the one are encircled by the arms and thighs of the other, and are, as it were, rubbing up against them, this is called an embrace like 'the mixture of sesamum seed with rice'.

    The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana 2006

  • Tila-Tandulaka, or the mixture of sesamum seed with rice.

    The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana 2006

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