The term SESAME BIT is a combination of two words, SEED and BIT. SEED is a four-letter word that refers to a small, hard, dry SEED of a plant, typically containing a nutrient-rich substance that can be used for food or to grow a new plant. BIT is a three-letter word that refers to a small amount or piece of something, usually a unit of measurement. Together, the two words form a phrase that describes a small, hard SEED that can be used to grow a new plant.