beniseed

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English

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Etymology

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Benniseed is a portmanteau of both the word benne and seed. Benne, meaning sesame derives from Gullah benne which is akin to Malinke bĕne.

Noun

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beniseed (countable and uncountable, plural beniseeds)

  1. (Africa) sesame (Sesamum radiatum)