Vanilla is a flavoring derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla, primarily from the Mexican species, flat-leaved vanilla.
In modern usage, the term "vanilla" has several meanings:
1. The second-most expensive spice after saffron
2. A common flavor in desserts and perfumes
3. In computing, referring to unmodified software
4. In slang, meaning something plain or ordinary
5. In gaming communities, referring to the original version