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Vanilla

Vanilla Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Vanilla? [n] a distinctive fragrant flavor characteristic of vanilla beans [n] a flavoring prepared from vanilla beans macerated in alcohol (or imitating vanilla beans) [n] any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and clusters of large waxy highly fragrant white or green or topaz flowers Synonyms \| Synonyms for Vanilla: vanilla extract Related Terms \| Find terms related to Vanilla: See Also \| flavor \| flavorer \| flavoring \| flavour \| flavourer \| flavouring \| genus Vanilla \| orchid \| orchidaceous plant \| relish \| sapidity \| savor \| savour \| seasoner \| seasoning \| smack \| tang \| vanilla bean \| vanilla orchid \| Vanilla planifolia Vanilla In Webster's Dictionary \Va*nil"la\, n. [NL., fr. Sp. vainilla, dim. of Sp. vaina a sheath, a pod, L. vagina; because its grains, or seeds, are contained in little pods.] 1. (Bot.) A genus of climbing orchidaceous plants, natives of tropical America. 2. The long podlike capsules of {Vanilla planifolia}, and {V. claviculata}, remarkable for their delicate and agreeable odor, for the volatile, odoriferous oil extracted from them; also, the flavoring extract made from the capsules, extensively used in confectionery, perfumery, etc. Note: As a medicine, vanilla is supposed to possess powers analogous to valerian, while, at the same time, it is far more grateful. {Cuban vanilla}, a sweet-scented West Indian composite shrub ({Eupatorium Dalea}). {Vanilla bean}, the long capsule of the vanilla plant. {Vanilla grass}. Same as {Holy grass}, under {Holy}.

Vanilla Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Vanilla?

[n] a distinctive fragrant flavor characteristic of vanilla beans
[n] a flavoring prepared from vanilla beans macerated in alcohol (or imitating vanilla beans)
[n] any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and clusters of large waxy highly fragrant white or green or topaz flowers

Synonyms | Synonyms for Vanilla: vanilla extract

Related Terms | Find terms related to Vanilla:

Vanilla In Webster's Dictionary

\Va*nil"la\, n. [NL., fr. Sp. vainilla, dim. of Sp.
vaina a sheath, a pod, L. vagina; because its grains, or
seeds, are contained in little pods.]
1. (Bot.) A genus of climbing orchidaceous plants, natives of
   tropical America.

2. The long podlike capsules of {Vanilla planifolia}, and {V.
   claviculata}, remarkable for their delicate and agreeable
   odor, for the volatile, odoriferous oil extracted from
   them; also, the flavoring extract made from the capsules,
   extensively used in confectionery, perfumery, etc.

Note: As a medicine, vanilla is supposed to possess powers
      analogous to valerian, while, at the same time, it is
      far more grateful.

{Cuban vanilla}, a sweet-scented West Indian composite shrub
   ({Eupatorium Dalea}).

{Vanilla bean}, the long capsule of the vanilla plant.

{Vanilla grass}. Same as {Holy grass}, under {Holy}.

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