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vanilla
[ vuh-nil-uhor, often, -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
/ vəˈnɪlə /
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
Word History and Origins
Origin of vanilla1
Word History and Origins
Origin of vanilla1
Example Sentences
Adding in more and more extreme or niche activity ramps up the expectation, so "vanilla" sex may become mundane.
So, my ideal Sunday would probably include the best impression of a Denny’s hot fudge sundae I could find: vanilla ice cream — I love Häagen-Dazs — with crushed nuts and all that.
It uses Mexican moonshine with fig, green apple, lemon, milk and vanilla tea — ingredients that would’ve been common in the early 19th century.
If we just compare half a cup of vanilla ice cream with half a cup of vanilla gelato, the gelato has about 3g more sugar.
If you choose brandy or cognac, add a 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the filling for extra flavor.
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