sesame
US /ˈses.ə.mi/
UK /ˈses.ə.mi/
1.
a plant of the genus Sesamum, especially S. indicum, cultivated for its oil-rich seeds
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The farmer planted rows of sesame in his field.
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Sesame is a drought-resistant crop.
2.
the small, oval, edible seeds of the sesame plant, used whole or crushed as a food or source of oil
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The bread was topped with toasted sesame seeds.
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Sesame oil is commonly used in Asian cuisine.