Vanilla: meaning, definitions and examples
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vanilla
[ vษหnษชlษ ]
flavor, substance
Vanilla is a flavor derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla, primarily obtained from the beans of the vanilla plant. It is one of the most popular flavors globally, used in both sweet and savory dishes, as well as in perfumes and aromatherapy.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I love vanilla ice cream.
- She added vanilla extract to the cake batter.
- The vanilla scent filled the room.
common, plain
In informal contexts, 'vanilla' can refer to something that is plain, basic, or standard, lacking in special features or originality.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His style is very vanilla.
- I prefer a more exciting dish than vanilla pasta.
- The software is quite vanilla without any customizations.
Translations
Translations of the word "vanilla" in other languages:
๐ต๐น baunilha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคจเฅเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Vanille
๐ฎ๐ฉ vanila
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฐะฝัะปั
๐ต๐ฑ wanilia
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฉ
๐ซ๐ท vanille
๐ช๐ธ vainilla
๐น๐ท vanilya
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋๋ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงูููุง
๐จ๐ฟ vanilka
๐ธ๐ฐ vanilka
๐จ๐ณ ้ฆ่
๐ธ๐ฎ vanilija
๐ฎ๐ธ vanillur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฒะฐะฝะธะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ vanil
๐ฒ๐ฝ vainilla
Etymology
The word 'vanilla' comes from the Spanish 'vainilla', which is a diminutive form of 'vaina', meaning 'pod' or 'husk'. The term was adopted into English in the early 17th century, and it has roots in Latin where 'vaina' translates to 'sheath'. Vanilla is native to Mexico, where it was cultivated by the Totonac people, and later popularized by the Aztecs and Spanish colonizers. The cultivation and production of vanilla expanded globally, particularly in the 19th century, leading to the establishment of plantations in countries with suitable climates, such as Madagascar and Tahiti. Today, vanilla is highly regarded in culinary uses and considered one of the most labor-intensive flavorings to produce, resulting in its status as one of the most expensive spices by weight.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #12,975, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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