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sesame seeds

кунжут

Meaning of sesame seeds

tiny white seeds

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EN-UK/ˈsɛsəmi siːdz/
EN-US/ˈsɛsəmi sidz/
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sesame seeds with Russian translation

sesame seeds usage examples

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The bakery topped the rolls with sesame seeds before baking.

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Sesame seeds add a nice crunch to bread and salad dishes.

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sesame seeds belongs to the topic "Nuts and Seeds". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

sesame seedsSesam
appleApfel
butterButter
chickenHuhn
choppedgehackt
cookedgekocht
frozengefrostet

sesame seeds synonyms

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white sesame seeds
light-coloured sesame seeds, often hulled; a specific variety/appearance
black sesame seeds
dark-coloured sesame seeds with a stronger, nuttier flavor; a different variety
hulled sesame seeds
sesame seeds with the outer hull removed; milder taste and lighter colour
unhulled sesame seeds
sesame seeds with the hull intact; darker, firmer texture and slightly bitter taste
toasted (roasted) sesame seeds
sesame seeds that have been toasted or roasted to enhance a nutty flavour
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white sesame seeds

light-coloured sesame seeds, often hulled; a specific variety/appearance

B2Often

Use white sesame seeds for a milder taste on the burger bun.

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black sesame seeds

dark-coloured sesame seeds with a stronger, nuttier flavor; a different variety

B2Rarely

Black sesame seeds are often used in Asian desserts.

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hulled sesame seeds

sesame seeds with the outer hull removed; milder taste and lighter colour

B2Rarely

Hulled sesame seeds are ideal for making tahini.

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unhulled sesame seeds

sesame seeds with the hull intact; darker, firmer texture and slightly bitter taste

B2Rarely

Unhulled sesame seeds add extra crunch to granola.

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toasted (roasted) sesame seeds

sesame seeds that have been toasted or roasted to enhance a nutty flavour

B2Often

Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the noodles for extra aroma.

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sesame seeds meaning: what does it mean?

tiny white seeds

sesame seeds pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

sesame seeds is pronounced as /ˈsɛsəmi siːdz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

sesame seeds definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The bakery topped the rolls with sesame seeds before baking. Translation: В пекарне посыпали булочки кунжутом перед выпечкой.

Is sesame seeds part of Nuts & Seeds vocabulary?

Yes, sesame seeds (кунжут) can be learned in the Nuts & Seeds topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is sesame seeds part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, sesame seeds (кунжут) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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