- 1. n. The name of two plants (Sesamum orientale and S. indicum), originally Asiatic; -- also called oil plant. From their seeds an oil is expressed, called benne oil, used mostly for making soap. In the southern United States the seeds are used in candy. Source: opted
- 2. n. East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil Source: wordnet
- 3. The name of two plants (Sesamum orientale and S. indicum), originally Asiatic; -- also called oil plant. From their seeds an oil is expressed, called benne oil, used mostly for making soap. In the southern United States the seeds are used in candy. Source: webster
- 4. The name of two plants (Sesamum orientale and S. indicum),originally Asiatic; -- also called oil plant. From their seeds an oilis expressed, called benne oil, used mostly for making soap. In thesouthern United States the seeds are used in candy. Source: adambom
- 5. n:100 n East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil Source: ecdict
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