Küncü

Origin

The term derives from the Persian words "kuncid" or "kuncud," meaning "sesame" or "sesame seed." Historically, this term entered the language via Persian and became established in Anatolian dialects as a local designation for the sesame plant and its oily seeds within culinary culture.

Areas of Use

• Cuisine: Refers to the use of sesame seeds as a fundamental ingredient in traditional baked goods, desserts, and oil production.
• Agriculture: A technical term used in regional dialects to describe the cultivation, harvesting, and seed cleaning processes of the sesame plant.
• Folklore: Preferred for describing local dietary habits and rural life cultures in southern and southeastern regions of Anatolia.