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    Sesame

    /ˈsɛsəmi/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A flowering plant (genus Sesamum) cultivated for its edible seeds, which are rich in oil.
    The salad was topped with toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
    The small, oval seeds of the sesame plant, used in cooking and baking.
    She sprinkled sesame seeds over the stir-fried vegetables.
    A term often associated with unlocking or revealing something, as in the phrase 'Open Sesame'.
    The magician waved his wand and said 'Open Sesame' to unlock the treasure chest.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sesamum', from Greek 'sēsamon', from Semitic origins.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Open sesame
    A magical phrase used to open something, often associated with hidden treasures.
    Sesame street
    A popular children's television show that features educational content.

    Related Words

    sesame oil
    Oil extracted from sesame seeds, commonly used in cooking.
    sesame seed
    The small, flat seeds of the sesame plant used in various cuisines.

    Slang Meanings

    Something that opens opportunities or access.
    That job offer was my sesame!
    A term for something that is popular or trending.
    That new restaurant is all the sesame right now.