gingili
Britishnoun
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the oil obtained from sesame seeds
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another name for sesame
Etymology
Origin of gingili
C18: from Hindi jingalī
Example Sentences
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Before you begin cooking, stock up on curry leaves, gingili, asafetida and amchur, among other Tamil pantry staples.
From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2015
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