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)