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sesame family

sesame family

6.5
A group of plants with flowers that includes sesame and similar plants used for seeds and oil
  • noun
  • /ˈsɛsəmi ˈfæmɪli/
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia del sésamo
  • The sesame family includes several species cultivated for their edible seeds and oil.

Examples

  • The sesame family comprises herbs and shrubs found mostly in tropical regions.

  • Researchers are studying plants in the sesame family for their drought resistance.

  • The sesame family includes various flowering plants.

  • Did you know that the sesame family has many members?

  • Researchers are studying plants in the sesame family for their drought resistance.

  • The sesame family comprises herbs and shrubs found mostly in tropical regions.

  • The sesame family includes several species cultivated for their edible seeds and oil.

Synonyms

Pedaliaceae
vssesame family
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering plants that includes sesame and similar species

is the common name used instead of the scientific term

Surface Forms

sesame family singular
sesame families plural

Morphology

sesame + family

The meaning 'a family of flowering plants related to sesame' is directly compositional from 'sesame' (the plant) + 'family' (a grouping of related species). The X + family pattern is a common, cross-linguistic way to name taxonomic groups, so a B1 learner who knows both words can readily infer this meaning.

Etymology

The name sesame family comes from the simple idea of a plant family built around the familiar sesame plant. So, it means the group of plants that includes 'sesame' and other close relatives.