noun
- sesame plant or its seeds, used in cooking and oil production
Usage: chiefly South Asian and African usage; also spelled benne
Examples
- Benni seeds are sprinkled on top of the bread before baking.
- The farmer harvested benni from the field in late summer.
- Benni oil is a staple ingredient in many traditional cuisines.
- She ground the benni seeds into a fine paste for the sauce.