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benne
noun[ U ]
uk /ˈben.i/ us /ˈben.i/
a plant grown for its small oval seeds and its oil:
I toasted the benne seeds on a baking sheet before scattering them over the salad.
Use benne oil when frying or in dressings to give your food a nutty taste.
Benne seeds are the same as sesame seeds, the name coming from what they are called in west Africa.
The benne plant is tolerant to droughts and can be grown in any region with a warm climate.
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Synonym
sesame
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