n.
1.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
2.a flavoring prepared from vanilla beans macerated in alcohol (or imitating vanilla beans)
3.a distinctive fragrant flavor characteristic of vanilla beans
Idiom of the Day
run out of patience
to become annoyed after being patient for a period of time
The mother has run out of patience with her son.