n. (Zool.) The tarpum. [ Local, U.S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
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. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ As a medicine, vanilla is supposed to possess powers analogous to valerian, while, at the same time, it is far more grateful. [ 1913 Webster ]
Cuban vanilla,
Vanilla bean,
Vanilla grass.
n. (Chem.) A salt of vanillic acid. [ 1913 Webster ]