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ses·a·me
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sesamoid
shaped like a sesame seed, as certain small nodular bones and cartilages. -
open sesame
any marvelously effective means for bringing about a desired result: Wealth is the open sesame to happiness. -
sesame oil
a yellow oil expressed from the seeds of the sesame, used in cooking, as a vehicle for medicines, and in the manufacture of margarine, soap, and cosmetics. -
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falafel
a small croquette made with ground chickpeas or fava beans and spices, often served with salad and tahini in pita bread. -
halvah
a sweet, candylike confection of Turkish origin, consisting chiefly of ground sesame seeds and honey.