1597 J. Gerard ii. 1054 Columella saith, that Sesamum seedes must be sowen after Autumne Æquinoctiall.
1696 E. Phillips (new ed.) at Sesamoide Sesamum Seeds.
1850 F. Mason 176 The sesamum plant is largely cultivated by the Karens.
1863 R. F. Burton I. 132 Sesamum oil.
1891 16 May 5/4 Sesamum cake..is..mixed with both Persian and Indian opium.