vanilla bean

noun

: the long capsular fruit of a vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia) that is an important article of commerce

Examples of vanilla bean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sixth course: Bourbon and star anise poached pear compote with vanilla bean and rosewater ice cream, cookie crumbs, mint and orange zest. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024 There are so many autumn scents to fall in love with: apple cinnamon, pumpkin spice, warm chai scents, and even those with notes of vanilla bean or honey. Michelle Mastro, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024 On the nose, there are notes of red grape must, cherry preserves, praline, orange peel, vanilla bean, clove and zesty oak. Chris Perugini, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 Bakery items Apple Chai Crumble Muffin: Made with Granny Smith apples and chai spices: cardamom, clove, cinnamon and vanilla bean. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vanilla bean 

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Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vanilla bean was in 1824

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“Vanilla bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vanilla%20bean. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

vanilla bean

noun
: the long pod of a vanilla orchid

Medical Definition

vanilla bean

noun
: the long capsular fruit of a vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia) that is an important article of commerce
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