Definitions

1. noun

the edible seeds of the sesame plant, used as a food or for oil.

“She added sesame seeds to the loaf of bread.”

2. noun

a unit of weight in India, equal to 0.65 grams.

“The gold weighed 12 sesames on the scale.”

3. verb

to sow or plant sesame seeds.

“The farmer will sesame the field soon.”

4. verb

to make or become yellow or pale yellow, often due to heat or sun.

“The skin will sesame in the sun without sunscreen.”

5. adjective

relating to or derived from sesame.

“The sesame oil is a popular choice for cooking.”

6. adjective

having or resembling the seeds of the sesame plant, especially in color.

“The sesame-colored flowers bloomed in the garden.”