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Definition of VANILLA

Vanilla
Vanilla 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.

Meaning of VANILLA from wikipedia

- Vanilla is a ****e derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla, primarily obtained from pods of the flat-leaved vanilla (V. planifolia). Vanilla is not autogamous...
- Vanilla Sky is a 2001 American science fiction psychological thriller film directed, written, and co-produced by Cameron Crowe. It is an English-language...
- Robert Matthew Van Winkle (born October 31, 1967), known professionally as Vanilla Ice, is an American rapper, actor, and television host. Born in Dallas...
- Look up Vanilla or vanilla in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Vanilla is a flavoring. Vanilla may also refer to: Vanilla extract, a solution containing...
- Vanilla Fudge is an American rock band known predominantly for their slow extended heavy rock arrangements of contemporary hit songs, such as their hit...
- Vanilla Sky is a 2001 film starring Tom Cruise and directed by Cameron Crowe. Vanilla Sky may also refer to: "Vanilla Sky" (song), by Paul McCartney,...
- Plain vanilla is an adjective describing the simplest version of something, without any optional extras, basic or ordinary, in analogy with the common...
- Vanilla extract is a solution made by macerating and percolating vanilla pods in a solution of ethanol and water. It is considered an essential ingredient...
- Coca-Cola Vanilla (commonly referred to as Vanilla Coke) is a vanilla-flavored version of Coca-Cola, introduced in 2002 but subsequently discontinued...
- Puerto Rican professional wrestler, best known by the ring name Vanilla Vargas or Vanilla. She is currently working for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA)...