vaniglia

Definitions of vaniglia
  1. noun
    any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and clusters of large waxy highly fragrant white or green or topaz flowers
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    type of:
    orchidea
    any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
  2. noun
    long bean-like fruit; seeds are used as flavoring
    synonyms: vainiglia
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    type of:
    aroma
    something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
  3. noun
    a flavoring prepared from vanilla beans macerated in alcohol (or imitating vanilla beans)
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    type of:
    aroma
    something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
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