Phrase guide

vanilla bean

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A seedpod of any plant in genus Vanilla, (family: orchid) especially species Vanilla planifolia.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

long bean-like fruit; seeds are used as flavoring

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: flavorer, flavourer, flavoring, flavouring, seasoner, seasoning

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: vaniljatanko — the seedpod of any plant in the Vanilla genus
  • German: Vanilleschote — the seedpod of any plant in the Vanilla genus
  • Hungarian: vaníliarúd — the seedpod of any plant in the Vanilla genus
  • Icelandic: vanillu baun — the seedpod of any plant in the Vanilla genus
  • Korean: 바닐라 콩 (banilla kong) — the seedpod of any plant in the Vanilla genus
  • Polish: laska wanilii — the seedpod of any plant in the Vanilla genus