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sesame

/ˈsɛzəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does sesame mean?

noun

A small, usually brown or white, seed of the sesame plant, used as a food or in the production of oil. Sesame seeds are often used as a topping for bread and other baked goods.

Example

"The baker sprinkled sesame seeds on top of the freshly baked baguette."

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