vanillic

[ vuh-nil-ik ]

adjective

1. of, derived from, or resembling vanilla or vanillin.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vanillic¹

First recorded in 1865–70; vanill(a) + -ic

Example Sentences

All aromatic vanilla orchids contain a mixture of compounds, including vanilla, 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde, and vanillic acid.

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