Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gergelim
Noun
/ɡeʁeˈlim/
Definition
Gergelim is the Portuguese word for ‘sesame’, a flowering plant known for its nutritious seeds.
Examples
- Os bagels são frequentemente polvilhados com gergelim.
- A pasta de gergelim, ou tahine, é um ingrediente comum na culinária do Oriente Médio.
- As sementes de gergelim são ricas em nutrientes e podem ser adicionadas a saladas.
Meaning
Gergelim refers to the seeds produced by the sesame plant, which are often used in cooking, baking, and as a source of oil.
Synonyms
- sementes de gergelim
- sesame seeds
- thahini (when processed)