1. A tropical plant (Sesamum indicum) cultivated for its small, flat seeds used in cooking and oil production; also called sesame.
Usage: chiefly Indian English; also spelled gingelly or til
2. The seeds of the gingeli plant, used as a spice or ground into oil.
Usage: chiefly Indian English

Examples

• Gingeli seeds are sprinkled on top of Indian breads and sweets.
• The farmer harvested gingeli from the fields in late summer.
• Gingeli oil is a staple ingredient in South Indian cuisine.
• These cookies are made with gingeli and jaggery.
• The market vendor sold fresh gingeli seeds by the kilogram.