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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
Add vanilla bean seeds to batter: Split vanilla bean lengthwise, and scrape out seeds.
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Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 June 2024
At the restaurant, her Virgin Ice Cream Bar offers a handful of ice cream flavors (including vanilla bean and butter pecan), treats like milkshakes and floats and the shop's signature sorbet made with strawberries and Faygo Redpop.
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Gina Kaufman, Detroit Free Press, 26 May 2024
Some options include orange blossom honey, chocolate infused honey, spicy pepper honey and vanilla bean honey.
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Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 21 June 2024
On the dessert menu is a Baklava Sundae for dessert with vanilla bean gelato, crispy phyllo, pistachio, walnuts and a salted caramel drizzle for dessert.
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1824, in the meaning defined above
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“Vanilla bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vanilla%20bean. Accessed 27 Jul. 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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