Vainilla - [Spanish] vanilla; it was cultivated by the Aztecs and is native to the New World; the intensely fragrant bean from a variety of orchid native to Mexico; used to flavor desserts, ice cream and beverages; ...
The word vanilla derived from the Spanish name of the spice, vainilla, and is a diminutive of vaina 'sheath, vagina, pod', perhaps motivated by the sheath-like shape of the fruit.
The word “vanilla' is an Anglicism of the Spanish word “vainilla,' meaning little sheath or little husk. England's Elizabeth I’s apothecary, Hugh Morgan, is credited for using vanilla as a flavouring in its own right.
The plant has a long fleshy stem and attaches itself by its aerial rootlets to trees; the roots also penetrate the soil and derive a considerable portion of their nourishment from 1 Span. vainilla, dim. of vaina, a pod.
Té Caliente Hot Tea Té Helado Iced Tea Uvas Grapes Vainilla Vanilla Veggie Fajitas Warm soft flour tortillas served with roasted onions and peppers, tomatoes, cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, seasoned rice, and fajita sauce.
Tripe - The stomach lining of a cow, pig or sheep. Must be cleaned for cooking. The primary ingredient used in menudo soup.
Uvas - Grapes.
Vainilla - Vanilla
Veracruzana - Fish cooked with tomatoes and onions.
 See also: Sugar, Stuff, Ice cream, Cream, Dessert
  
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