S Indicum

S Indicum
Sesame Ses"a*me, n. [L. sesamum, sesama, Gr. ????, ???: cf. F. s['e]same.] (Bot.) Either of two annual herbaceous plants of the genus {Sesamum} ({S. Indicum}, and {S. orientale}), from the seeds of which an oil is expressed; also, the small obovate, flattish seeds of these plants, sometimes used as food. See {Benne}. [1913 Webster]

{Open Sesame}, the magical command which opened the door of the robber's den in the Arabian Nights' tale of ``The Forty Thieves;'' hence, a magical password.

{Sesame grass}. (Bot.) Same as {Gama grass}. [1913 Webster]


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