vanilla meaning and definition

VANILLA noun

Definition of vanilla (noun)

1. any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and clusters of large waxy highly fragrant white or green or topaz flowers
2. a flavoring prepared from vanilla beans macerated in alcohol (or imitating vanilla beans)
   • synonyms: vanilla extract
3. a distinctive fragrant flavor characteristic of vanilla beans

VANILLA adjective

Definition of vanilla (adjective)

1. flavored with vanilla extract
   • "he liked vanilla ice cream"
2. plain and without any extras or adornments
   • "the most common type of bond is the straight or plain vanilla bond"; "the basic car is known as the vanilla version"