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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
2
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The sandwich included a quarter-pound beef patty, ketchup, mayonnaise, onions, lettuce, dill pickle slices, and tomato on a sesame seed bun.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
With Squid Game Season 3 on the horizon, food and drink tie-ins like KFC's pink sesame bun meal and Johnnie Walker's limited-edition whisky are sparking a surprising cultural conversation.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Chia seeds have a high fiber content, sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E, flaxseeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids, and sesame seeds are high in iron.30313233
Vegan Meal Ideas
Many vegan-friendly foods are versatile and can be combined to create delicious and nutritionally balanced dishes.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Jan. 2025
Add mushrooms at the end with extra scallion and sesame seeds.
—Luke Fortney, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
With Squid Game Season 3 on the horizon, food and drink tie-ins like KFC's pink sesame bun meal and Johnnie Walker's limited-edition whisky are sparking a surprising cultural conversation.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Chia seeds have a high fiber content, sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E, flaxseeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids, and sesame seeds are high in iron.30313233
Vegan Meal Ideas
Many vegan-friendly foods are versatile and can be combined to create delicious and nutritionally balanced dishes.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Jan. 2025
Add mushrooms at the end with extra scallion and sesame seeds.
—Luke Fortney, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Sesame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sesame. Accessed 23 Jan. 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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