sesame

An erect annual plant (Sesamum indicum) native to tropical Asia, widely cultivated for its small flat seeds.

The seed of this plant, used as food and as a source of oil.

An annual herbaceous plant, Sesamum Indicum (S. orientale), widely cultivated and naturalized in tropical and subtropical countries.

Either of two annual herbaceous plants of the genus Sesamum (S. Indicum, and S. orientale), from the seeds of which an oil is expressed; also, the small obovate, flattish seeds of these plants, sometimes used as food. See benne.

the magical command which opened the door of the robber’s den in the Arabian Nights’ tale of “The Forty Thieves;” hence, a magical password.

Same as Gama grass.

A tropical Asian plant Sesamum indicum bearing small flat seeds used as food and as a source of oil

The seed of this plant

East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil