noun
- A tropical plant (Sesamum indicum) cultivated for its small seeds, which yield an edible oil; sesame.
Usage: Also spelled gingelly or gingili.; Primarily used in Indian English and South Asian contexts.; The seeds are used in cooking and traditional medicine.
Examples
- Gingeley oil is a staple ingredient in South Indian cuisine.
- The farmer harvested gingeley seeds from the field in late summer.
- Gingeley paste is used in traditional Ayurvedic remedies.
- She drizzled gingeley oil over the salad for a nutty flavor.
- Gingeley seeds are rich in calcium and protein.