σησαμῆ

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ὀδοῦσι καὶ ὄνυξι καὶ πάσῃ μηχανῇ → tooth and nail | tooth, fang, and claw | in every possible way | by hook or by crook

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Transliteration A: sēsamē̂ Transliteration B: sēsamē Transliteration C: sisami Beta Code: shsamh=

English (LSJ)

ἡ, contr. from σησαμέα (which occurs in Hdn.Gr.2.425),

   A a mixture of sesame-seeds, roasted and pounded with honey, an Athenian delicacy, given to guests at a wedding, Ar.Pax 869, Men.938; in pl., Amphis 9.3; wrongly written σησάμη in Hp.Int.42, etc.