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Vanilla

Vuh-NIH-luh

/vʌˈnɪlʌ/

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vanilla

Dictionary meaning

Plain and without any extras or adornments.

Examples

  • The most common type of bond is the straight or plain vanilla bond.
  • The kid liked vanilla ice cream.

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