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gingili

/ ˈdʒɪndʒɪlɪ /

noun

  1. the oil obtained from sesame seeds

  2. another name for sesame

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Word History and Origins

Origin of gingili1

C18: from Hindi jingalī
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Example Sentences

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Before you begin cooking, stock up on curry leaves, gingili, asafetida and amchur, among other Tamil pantry staples.

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