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Sesamum

noun
1.
Tropical African and Indian herbs.  Synonym: genus Sesamum.



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Sesamum indicum


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... Mosambique, a species of Pedalia called by Mr. Soares Dadeleira, and by the natives—from its resemblance to Gerzilin, or sesamum—"wild sesamum," was shown to us, and is said to be well known among native nurses as a very gentle and tasteless aperient for children. A few leaves of it are stirred in a cup of cold water for eight ...
— A Popular Account of Dr. Livingstone's Expedition to the Zambesi and Its Tributaries • David Livingstone


Words linked to "Sesamum" :   sesame, Pedaliaceae, sesame family, benni, benne, Sesamum indicum, plant genus, family Pedaliaceae, benny, genus Sesamum


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