Note 1731 — I.—PHÆNOGAMOUS OR FLOWERING PLANTS. (continued 14)
Reading edition
The word Gingeli (or Gergelim), which Roxburgh remarks was (as it is now) in common use among Europeans, derives from the Arabic chulchulân, denoting sesame seed in its husks before being reaped (Dr. Rice). The word Benné is, we believe, of West African origin, and has no connection with Ben, the name of Moringa.