benny

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil
  2. noun United States comedian known for his timeing and delivery and self-effacing humor (1894-1974)

Etymology

From ben(zedrine) + -y.

In classic literature

Synonyms

sesame, benne, benni, Sesamum indicum

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