benne
/ˈbɛni/
noun
- A plant grown for its seeds, which are used to make oil and in cooking; also called sesame.
- Benne seeds are often sprinkled on bread and pastries.
- The farmer harvested the benne to sell the seeds for oil.
- She added benne to the stir-fry for a nutty flavor.
- The small, flat seeds of the benne plant, used as a food ingredient.
- The recipe calls for a tablespoon of crushed benne.
- He toasted benne seeds for the salad dressing.
- Benne is a common ingredient in many African and Asian dishes.