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: a widely cultivated chiefly tropical or subtropical annual erect herb (Sesamum indicum of the family Pedaliaceae)
also
: its small seeds used especially as a source of oil and a flavoring agent
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However, hummus often contains tahini, which is made of sesame seeds, a common food allergen.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
Scientists at what university have developed an experimental cardiac pacemaker that is as small as a sesame seed?
—CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
The sesame miso grilled cheese pairs nutty sesame country bread with a rich miso butter and delicious Sargento® Natural American Sliced Cheese to create a delicious, flavorful sandwich.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Note: If your family avoids sesame on Passover, omit the tahini.
—Yakir Levy, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
Scientists at what university have developed an experimental cardiac pacemaker that is as small as a sesame seed?
—CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
The sesame miso grilled cheese pairs nutty sesame country bread with a rich miso butter and delicious Sargento® Natural American Sliced Cheese to create a delicious, flavorful sandwich.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Note: If your family avoids sesame on Passover, omit the tahini.
—Yakir Levy, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Sesame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sesame. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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sesame
noun
ses·a·me
ˈses-ə-mē 
1
: a hairy herb of warm regions that is grown for its seeds
also
: its small somewhat flat seeds that are used as a source of oil and to flavor food
2
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