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What does beniseed mean?
sesame (Sesamum radiatum)
Where does beniseed come from?
Benniseed is a portmanteau of both the word benne and seed. Benne, meaning sesame derives from Gullah benne which is akin to Malinke bĕne.

How to pronounce beniseed

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “beniseed”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “beniseed” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.