Vanilla claviculata
(gcide) | Vanilla \Va*nil"la\, n. [NL., fr. Sp. vainilla, dim. of Sp.
vaina a sheath, a pod, L. vagina; because its grains, or
seeds, are contained in little pods.]
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1. (Bot.) A genus of climbing orchidaceous plants, natives of
tropical America.
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2. 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.
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Note: As a medicine, vanilla is supposed to possess powers
analogous to valerian, while, at the same time, it is
far more grateful.
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Cuban vanilla, a sweet-scented West Indian composite shrub
(Eupatorium Dalea).
Vanilla bean, the long capsule of the vanilla plant.
Vanilla grass. Same as Holy grass, under Holy.
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