no it doesn't..not even close to accurate guys. good job.
Javier
Bullshit.
Vanilla comes from "Vainilla", a derivation from "Vaina" (pod). Given by the spanish explorers that found it.
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vanilla
1660s, from Sp. vainilla "vanilla plant," lit. "little pod," dim. of vaina "sheath," from L. vagina "sheath" (see vagina). So called from the shape of the pods. http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?allowed_in_fr…