benne

Meanings

• noun

  Benne is a type of sesame seed commonly used in West African and Caribbean cuisines.

  - "Add benne seeds to the stew for an authentic African flavor."
  - "Benne seeds are often toasted before being used in cooking."

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Variants

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bene , benes , benne , bennes

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Etymology

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Benne comes from the West African language Wolof and means 'sesame seed'.

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Trivia

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1. Benne seeds were once used as currency in West Africa.

2. Benne seed oil is rich in antioxidants and is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties.

3. Benne seeds are also known as 'wild sesame seeds' or 'African sesame seeds'.

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Related Concepts

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1. sesame seed: Benne is a type of sesame seed. Sesame seeds are commonly used in cuisines around the world and are rich in nutrients.

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Culture

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Benne seeds have been used in African and Caribbean cuisines for thousands of years. They are often used to make benne seed oil, which is used in cooking and for medicinal purposes. Benne seeds are also used in traditional African religious practices.

How to Memorize "benne"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bowl of steaming stew with benne seeds floating on top. Imagine the aroma and the flavor of the dish.

2. associate
   

   - Associate benne with the flavor of African and Caribbean cuisines. Think of dishes like jollof rice or curry goat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that benne is a type of sesame seed. Use the acronym B-Squared to remember it: Benne is Bold and Sesame Squared.

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