Vanilla: meaning, definitions and examples

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vanilla

 

[ vษ™หˆnษชlษ™ ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

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

essence, extract, flavoring

Examples of usage

  • I love vanilla ice cream.
  • She added vanilla extract to the cake batter.
  • The vanilla scent filled the room.
Context #2 | Adjective

common, plain

In informal contexts, 'vanilla' can refer to something that is plain, basic, or standard, lacking in special features or originality.

Synonyms

basic, plain, standard

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น baunilha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคจเฅ€เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vanille

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ vanila

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะฝั–ะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wanilia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒ‹ใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vanille

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vainilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vanilya

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋‹๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุงู†ูŠู„ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vanilka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vanilka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฆ™่‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vanilija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vanillur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะฐะฝะธะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vanil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.