sesame
/ˈsɛsəmi/
noun
- A tropical plant grown for its small, flat seeds, which are used in cooking and to make oil.
- She sprinkled sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking it.
- Sesame oil adds a nutty flavor to stir-fry dishes.
- The farmer harvested the sesame plants in late summer.
- The seeds of the sesame plant, often used as a topping or ingredient in foods like bagels, crackers, and tahini.
- The recipe calls for two tablespoons of toasted sesame.
- He ordered a bagel with cream cheese and sesame on top.
- Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds.
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