01 n. A genus of climbing orchidaceous plants, natives of tropical America.
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A genus of climbing orchidaceous plants, natives of tropical America.(Bot.)
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The long podlike capsules of Vanilla planifolia, and Vanilla claviculata, remarkable for their delicate and agreeable odor, for the volatile, odoriferous oil extracted from them; also, the flavoring extract made from the capsules, extensively used in confectionery, perfumery, etc.
Phrases & compounds
Cuban vanilla —
a sweet-scented West Indian composite shrub (Eupatorium Dalea).
Vanilla bean —
the long capsule of the vanilla plant.