"sesamum" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Latin sēsamum. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|sēsamum}} Latin sēsamum Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sesamum (uncountable)
  1. (archaic) sesame Tags: archaic, uncountable Categories (lifeform): Lamiales order plants
    Sense id: en-sesamum-en-noun-0MBPSxlR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries
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