Bahasa Melayu
bijan
English
sesame, sesame seed
A plant grown for its small seeds, which are used in cooking and oil-making.
بيجن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ibu menabur bijan pada roti itu.
Mother sprinkled sesame on the bread.
Kuih ini dibuat dengan bijan rangup.
This cake is made with crunchy sesame.
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What does “sesame” mean in Malay?
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bijan
It refers to the sesame plant or its seed.
Word family
Common derived forms
- biji
- seed; small piece or unit count
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