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vanilla
[vuh-nil-uh, -nel-uh]
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 vanilla 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
/ əˈɪə /
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
slangordinary or conventional
a vanilla kind of guy
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of vanilla1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of vanilla1
Example Sentences
That’s because scent isn’t simply the notes — say vanilla, sandalwood, tuberose; it’s about the feeling they evoke.
The Manhattan single lives of Miranda and Carrie, separately and together more often this season than previously, are marginally more compelling but also vanilla and, in Carrie’s case, kind of gross.
I fantasized about eating an array of bubble plate-friendly foods: crudités, scoops of vanilla ice cream drizzled in olive oil and elaborate yogurt bowls topped with fancy granola, cut-up fruit and cacao nibs.
There are popular options like the London Fog Latte, made with Earl Grey tea, steamed milk and vanilla syrup, or matcha lattes, which are quite the rage now.
This love began when I was young, when I would watch my aunt eat endless amounts of cherry pie and cherry vanilla ice cream.
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