sesban

1 of 2

noun

ses·​ban

ˈsesˌban

plural -s

: either of two East Indian plants of the genus Sesbania (S. aculeata and S. aegyptiaca) compare daincha

Sesban

2 of 2

"

taxonomic synonym of sesbania

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, from Arabic saisabān, from Persian sīsabān

New Latin, from French sesban

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!