beniseed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. sesame (Sesamum radiatum)

Word forms

beniseed beniseeds

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.

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