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Sesamum

Sesamum

9.9
A group of tropical plants that are grown for their oil-rich seeds and include sesame
  • noun
  • /ˈsɛzəməm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sésamo
  • Researchers have studied the medicinal properties of various Sesamum plants.

Examples

  • The most economically important member of the Sesamum genus is sesame.

  • The Sesamum plant thrives in warm climates.

  • Sesamum species are cultivated for their seeds, which are rich in oil and widely used in cooking.

  • Many farmers grow Sesamum for its seeds.

  • The chef used sesamum seeds to add a nutty flavor to the salad.

  • Many people enjoy the rich oil extracted from sesamum seeds for cooking.

  • In traditional cuisine, sesamum is valued for its nutritional benefits and versatility.

Synonyms

genus Sesamum
vsSesamum
  • Specialized
8.5

A group of tropical African and Indian plants that produce sesame seeds and oil

is identical in meaning but appears as the single scientific name

Compounds

genus Sesamum
  • Specialized
8.5

A group of tropical African and Indian plants that produce sesame seeds and oil

Sesamum indicum
  • Specialized
5.8

A plant that people grow for small edible seeds used for food and oil

Surface Forms

Sesamum singular
Sesamums plural

Etymology

Sesamum comes from the old Greek name for sesame and the Latin sesamum, which in turn came from a Middle Eastern word for the oil-rich seed. That helps you remember that Sesamum is the group of plants that give us sesame seeds and their oil.