Diminutive sheath; which is a shell or cover that bring the fruits of legumes. Sheath or small sheath. Name of a plant extract that is obtained from plants of the genus Vanilla (orchids) and that has great aroma and is used to flavor in confectionery. The plant is also called vinilla and its scientific name is Vanilla planifolia. Name of a sweet biscuit very common in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.
1º_ Diminutive of sheath ( "sheath, elongated shell, . . . " ) . 2º_ By the previous one, common name of the plant Vanilla planifolia and of many other species of Orchidaceae, whose fruits (also called 'vanilla') are shaped like a pod containing the seeds. 3º_ Species of sponge cake in long portions and vanilla flavor, although the name also comes from the form .
