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vanilla bean
noun
: the long capsular fruit of a vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia) that is an important article of commerce
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Put the sweet potato flesh, mascarpone, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon salt, vanilla bean seeds, and orange zest in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
Add one split vanilla bean to the pan with the cinnamon stick.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024
The eau de parfum has a sweet, floral heart of jasmine and Tunisian orange flowers absolute, while warm, spicy base notes of vanilla bean and Indonesian patchouli tie it back to fall.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
These high-quality vanilla beans come at a great price because TJ’s buys them directly from their grower and processor.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 9 Oct. 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 26 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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