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benne

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ben·ne  (bn)
n.
See sesame.

[Wolof and Malinke bene.]

benne [ˈbɛnɪ]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) another name for sesame
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants)
benne oil the edible oil obtained from sesame seeds
[from Malay bene; compare Bambara bene]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.benne - East Indian annual erect herbbenne - East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil
benniseed, sesame seed - small oval seeds of the sesame plant
herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
genus Sesamum, Sesamum - tropical African and Indian herbs


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