meaning of vanilla
1. 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.
3. a distinctive fragrant flavor characteristic of vanilla beans
Related Words
vanilla | vanilla bean | vanilla extract | vanilla ice cream | vanilla orchid | vanilla planifolia | vanilla pudding | vanillate |
