benne
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Definition
Noun 1. An annual herb (Sesamum indicum) native to India and Africa, cultivated for its edible seeds and oil. This is the primary meaning, referring to the plant itself. It is also commonly known as sesame.
Examples of Usage
- The farmer planted a field of benne to harvest the seeds for oil.
- Benne seeds are a rich source of healthy fats and protein.
- This traditional recipe calls for benne oil, which has a distinctive nutty flavor.
Advanced Usage
- The term benne is used primarily in historical contexts or in specific regional dialects (such as in the Southern United States, particularly in Gullah Geechee culture), where it often refers to both the plant and its seeds. In modern general English, "sesame" is the far more common term.
Variants and Related Words
- Sesame (n): The standard modern English word for both the plant () and its seeds.
- Benniseed (n): Another term, especially in West Africa, for the seed of the benne plant.
- Sesame seed (n): The common term for the small, flat, oval seed used in cooking.
Synonyms
- Sesame
- Sesame plant
- (scientific name)
Related Phrases
- Benne wafer: A thin, crispy cookie made with benne (sesame) seeds, a traditional food of the South Carolina Lowcountry.
- We bought a bag of sweet and savory benne wafers from the historic market.
Noun
- East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil