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vanilla Definition

va·nilla (və nilə)

noun

  1. any of a genus (Vanilla) of climbing tropical American orchids with fragrant, greenish-yellow flowers
  2. the podlike, immature capsule (vanilla bean) of some of these plants
  3. an extract of these capsules, used as a flavoring in cooking, confections, etc.

Etymology: ModL < Sp vainilla, small pod, husk, dim. of vaina, pod < L vagina, a case, pod, sheath

adjective

  1. of or flavored with vanilla vanilla ice cream
  2. Etymology: in allusion to the commonness of vanilla ice cream

    Informal bland, plain, or basic: used esp. in the phrase plain vanilla

vanilla Synonyms

vanilla

n.

vanilla extract, Vanilla planifolia (Latin), wild vanilla; see flavoring.

vanilla Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • add: Then add vanilla, coffee & bicarbonate of soda, leave to one side.
  • include: This had a fruity nose, with a palate which included vanilla.
  • use: For the people who use vanilla Allegro, we will provide a set of " reference " DLLs.
  • have: I still think this is silly in 1994, but many people just have vanilla Sun CC.

Adjective modifier

  • creamy: Tasting Notes: On the nose are aromas of fragrant red berries, ripe watermelon and a hint of creamy vanilla.
  • plain: The market for plain vanilla calling cards is very competitive.
  • pure: It is important you use PURE vanilla not imitation.
  • sweet: When taken as the sum of its parts, the Bright Note Blend gives a wonderful natural sweet vanilla and sugar cane espresso.
  • natural: Natural vanilla is made from the fermented pods of an orchid.
  • real: Many vanilla ice creams contain little or no cream, no eggs and no real vanilla.

Modifies a noun

  • pod: Some top aroma tips are to put a vanilla pod in the oven or grill a coffee bean.
  • essence: You can also add grated ginger, cinnamon powder, rice syrup or vanilla essence for extra flavor.
  • ice-cream: Vanilla day Nothing directly to do with vanilla ice-cream!
  • custard: Water brings out cherries, apples and vanilla custard with a drying finish.
  • cream: For dessert there is pastry with vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream.
  • ice: For dessert there is pastry with vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream.

Noun used with modifier

  • tsp: Mix a 200g tub of low fat soft cheese with 1 beaten egg, 2 tbsp powdered sweetener and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  • bourbon: Then we grind the beans and to this smooth paste, we add real Bourbon vanilla and organic sugar.
  • teaspoon: Remove from the heat and add 1 teaspoon vanilla essence.
  • drop: Pour into a cold bowl and add 2 drops vanilla stir in.

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