Associations to the word «Sesame»

Wiktionary

SESAME, noun. A tropical Asian plant (Sesamum indicum) bearing small flat seeds used as food and as a source of oil.
SESAME, noun. The seed of this plant.
SESAME LEAF, noun. A leaf of the sesame plant
SESAME LEAF, noun. A leaf of the perilla plant
SESAME OIL, noun. Oil extracted from sesame seeds (often after roasting) and used to flavor foods.
SESAME STREET, proper noun. A television show for children on PBS, associated with politically correct educational content.

Dictionary definition

SESAME, noun. East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil.

Wise words

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