VANILLA Definition & Meaning

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vanilla

[ vuh-nil-uhor, often, -nel-uh ]

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noun

any tropical, climbing orchid of the genus Vanilla, especially V. planifolia, bearing podlike fruit yielding an extract used in flavoring food, in perfumery, etc.
Also called vanilla bean. the fruit or bean of this orchid.
the extract of this fruit.

adjective

containing or flavored with vanilla:
vanilla custard.
Informal. plain vanilla.

vanilla

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noun

any tropical climbing orchid of the genus Vanilla, esp V. plonifolia, having spikes of large fragrant greenish-yellow flowers and long fleshy pods containing the seeds (beans)
the pod or bean of certain of these plants, used to flavour food, etc
a flavouring extract prepared from vanilla beans and used in cooking

adjective

flavoured with or as if with vanilla
vanilla ice cream
slang.
ordinary or conventional
a vanilla kind of guy

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Origin of vanilla¹

1655–65; < New Latin < Spanish vainilla little pod, equivalent to vain ( a ) a sheath (< Latin ��岵ī�Բ� sheath) + -illa diminutive suffix (< LL)

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Origin of vanilla¹

C17: from New Latin, from Spanish vainilla pod, from vaina a sheath, from Latin ��岵ī�Բ� sheath

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Example Sentences

The brand Galaxy Gas comes in a variety of flavors like mango smoothie and vanilla cupcake for such purposes.

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The limited-edition Goldfish Butterbeer Flavored Grahams feature a “rich butterscotch flavor, hints of creamy vanilla, and a touch of magic in each fun-shaped bite,” Goldfish said in a statement shared with Food & Wine.

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“The sweet, vanilla aroma draws you in and feels familiar, while the grassy notes add an unexpected layer of complexity that makes you go for a second bite to find out more.”

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I’m a vanilla ice cream type of girl.

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If you frequently make cookies, ensure you have plenty of vanilla extract, chocolate chips and brown sugar on hand.

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