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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Ses·a·me n.  Bot. Either of two annual herbaceous plants of the genus Sesamum (Sesamum Indicum, and Sesamum orientale), from the seeds of which an oil is expressed; also, the small obovate, flattish seeds of these plants, sometimes used as food. See Benne.
 Open Sesame, the magical command which opened the door of the robber's den in the Arabian Nights' tale of “=\The Forty Thieves;”\= hence, a magical password.
 Sesame grass. Bot. Same as Gama grass.
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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Van·glo n. Bot. Benne (Sesamum orientale); also, its seeds; -- so called in the West Indies.
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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Ben·ne n.  Bot. The name of two plants (Sesamum orientale and Sesamum indicum), originally Asiatic; -- also called oil plant. From their seeds an oil is expressed, called benne oil or sesame oil, used mostly for making soap. In the southern United States the seeds are used in candy. [Also spelled benni.]
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