beniseed

English

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.

Noun

beniseed (countable and uncountable, plural beniseeds)

  1. (Africa) sesame (Sesamum radiatum)
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