"beniseed" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: beniseeds [plural]
Etymology: Benniseed is a portmanteau of both the word benne and seed. Benne, meaning sesame derives from Gullah benne which is akin to Malinke bĕne. Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} beniseed (countable and uncountable, plural beniseeds)
  1. (Africa) sesame (Sesamum radiatum) Tags: Africa, countable, uncountable Categories (lifeform): Lamiales order plants

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