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Benne
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What's The Definition Of Benne?
[n] East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil
Synonyms | Synonyms for Benne: benni | benny | sesame | Sesamum indicum Related Terms | Find terms related to Benne: See Also | benniseed | genus Sesamum | herb | herbaceous plant | sesame seed | Sesamum Benne In Webster's Dictionary \Ben"ne\, n. [Malay bijen.] (Bot.)
The name of two plants ({Sesamum orientale} and {S.
indicum}), originally Asiatic; -- also called oil plant. From
their seeds an oil is expressed, called benne oil, used
mostly for making soap. In the southern United States the
seeds are used in candy.
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