Meaning of the word sesame in English

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sesame

US /ˈses.ə.mi/
UK /ˈses.ə.mi/
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Noun

1.

a plant of the genus Sesamum, especially S. indicum, cultivated for its oil-rich seeds

Example:
The farmer planted rows of sesame in his field.
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

Example:
The bread was topped with toasted sesame seeds.
Sesame oil is commonly used in Asian cuisine.
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