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genus Sesamum

genus Sesamum

8.5
A group of tropical African and Indian plants that produce sesame seeds and oil
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒiːnəs ˈsɛsəməm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Sesamum
  • Many edible oils are derived from the seeds of plants in the genus Sesamum.

Examples

  • The genus Sesamum includes several species grown for their high oil content.

  • Botanists study the genus Sesamum for its agricultural and medicinal value.

  • The genus Sesamum includes several species of flowering plants.

  • Did you know that genus Sesamum is native to Africa?

  • Botanists study the genus Sesamum for its agricultural and medicinal value.

  • Many edible oils are derived from the seeds of plants in the genus Sesamum.

  • The genus Sesamum includes several species grown for their high oil content.

Synonyms

Sesamum
vsgenus Sesamum
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical plants that are grown for their oil-rich seeds and include sesame

is the same meaning but uses a slightly different phrasing

Surface Forms

genus Sesamum singular
genera Sesamum plural

Morphology

genus + Sesamum

The phrase simply combines the biological rank 'genus' with the taxonomic name 'Sesamum', so its meaning (the genus named Sesamum) is directly derivable from the constituents. This follows standard, cross-linguistically recognizable scientific naming patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both words will understand it.

Etymology

Genus Sesamum comes from the old word for 'sesame'. Genus means a group of plants and Sesamum names the sesame plant, so the phrase simply points to the group of plants known for their oily 'seeds'.