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  1. sesame seed, benniseednoun

    small oval seeds of the sesame plant

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  1. sesame seed

    Sesame ( or ; Sesamum indicum) is a plant in the genus Sesamum, also called benne. Numerous wild relatives occur in Africa and a smaller number in India. It is widely naturalized in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds, which grow in pods. World production in 2018 was 6 million metric tons (5,900,000 long tons; 6,600,000 short tons), with Sudan, Myanmar, and India as the largest producers.Sesame seed is one of the oldest oilseed crops known, domesticated well over 3,000 years ago. Sesamum has many other species, most being wild and native to sub-Saharan Africa. S. indicum, the cultivated type, originated in India. It tolerates drought conditions well, growing where other crops fail. Sesame has one of the highest oil contents of any seed. With a rich, nutty flavor, it is a common ingredient in cuisines around the world. Like other foods, it can trigger allergic reactions in some people.

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  1. sesame seed

    A sesame seed is a small, flat, tan or white seed from the fruit of the Sesamum Indicum plant, a flowering plant that is native to Africa and India. The seeds are often used in cooking for their nutty flavor and are a common ingredient in many global culinary traditions. They are also a rich source of oil and are used in various health and beauty products.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sesame seed in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sesame seed in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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