Definition of "sesame" [ses•a•me]

• A tropical Asian plant (Sesamum indicum) bearing small flat seeds used as food and as a source of oil. (noun)
• The seed of this plant. (noun)

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• "The cookies feature oats, whole wheat flour, olive oil and dates, and are rolled in sesame seeds for a little crunch."
• "Chicken in sesame seed, pumpkin seed and chile sauce: Tlatonile de pollo"
• "Wholewheat-breaded fishsticks on brown rice, a yellow tomato slice, broccoli tossed in sesame oil and a slice of pomegrenade in the bigger box."