- S Indicum
- Sesame Ses"a*me, n. [L. sesamum, sesama, Gr. ????, ???: cf. F.
s['e]same.] (Bot.)
Either of two annual herbaceous plants of the genus {Sesamum}
({S. Indicum}, and {S. orientale}), from the seeds of which
an oil is expressed; also, the small obovate, flattish seeds
of these plants, sometimes used as food. See {Benne}.
[1913 Webster]
{Open Sesame}, the magical command which opened the door of the robber's den in the Arabian Nights' tale of ``The Forty Thieves;'' hence, a magical password.
{Sesame grass}. (Bot.) Same as {Gama grass}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
