Benne
southern u.s., especially south carolina, and bahamian english. the sesame plant or its seeds.
historical examples
encyclopaedia britannica, 11th edition, volume 3, slice 7 various
noun
another name for sesame
benne oil, the edible oil obtained from sesame seeds
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