vaina
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in the Caribbean, 'vaina' is a colloquial term used to refer to a thing, object, or situation, often when the specific name is not known or is not important. nounCan you pass me that vaina over there?I don't understand this vaina at all.
- In botany, 'vaina' refers to the sheath or pod that encases seeds, such as those of legumes. nounThe peas were still inside the vaina when we picked them.The vaina of the bean plant protects the seeds until they are mature.