英语词汇benne的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

benne. Another name for sesame seeds. Sesamum indicum is said to be the oldest herbaceous plant cultivated for its seeds. Benne, as the seeds are called in Africa, or sim sim, another Af- rican name for them, were brought to America on the first slave ships. They have been used for everything from ink to cat- tle feed to flour to oil, and are popular ingredient in cookies, crackers, and candies. Benne is a Wolof word for the sesame seed. Sesamum is the Greek version of the Arabic word for sesame.

词汇	benne
词源	benne. Another name for sesame seeds. Sesamum indicum is said to be the oldest herbaceous plant cultivated for its seeds. Benne, as the seeds are called in Africa, or sim sim, another Af- rican name for them, were brought to America on the first slave ships. They have been used for everything from ink to cat- tle feed to flour to oil, and are popular ingredient in cookies, crackers, and candies. Benne is a Wolof word for the sesame seed. Sesamum is the Greek version of the Arabic word for sesame.
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