Definitions for vanilla

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vanilla va·nil·la

Spelling: [vuh-nil-uh or, often, -

IPA: /vəˈnɪl ə or, often, -ˈnɛl ə/

Vanilla is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 102 anagrams from letters in vanilla (aaillnv).

Definitions for vanilla

noun

1. any tropical, climbing orchid of the genus Vanilla, especially V. planifolia, bearing podlike fruit yielding an extract used in flavoring food, in perfumery, etc.
2. Also called vanilla bean. the fruit or bean of this orchid.
3. the extract of this fruit.

adjective

1. containing or flavored with vanilla:
2. Informal. plain-vanilla.

Origin of vanilla

1655-65; New Latin Spanish vainilla little pod, equivalent to vain(a) a sheath (Latin vāgīna sheath) + -illa diminutive suffix (

Examples for vanilla

The star is the cream itself, as opulent as crème fraiche, with vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, etc., serving as a sort of halo.

Add the butter and vanilla, cool, and fill into the éclairs.

On low speed, add the vanilla, then the eggs, one at a time.

Procter & Gamble introducing Crest toothpaste line with nontraditional flavors—chocolate, vanilla, lime.

While pulling, flavor with vanilla and a few drops of lemon.

Meanwhile younger, lighter colors evoke citrus and tree fruits, candy sugars and vanilla toffee.

Think back to the Bush-Kerry race of 2004, the Thrilla in vanilla.

Flavour with vanilla, and put into a buttered mould with a well in the centre.

There was an odour of pomade and vanilla that made me feel sick.

Boil the milk, pour it over the crumbs, and add the vanilla essence.