Definition of "blanco" [blanco]

• A grade of cochineal-bugs, often called silver-whites, from their peculiar lustrous appearance, in distinction from the black bugs or zacatillas. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Alubia blanco is the kind of frijol that I most frequently cook."
• "The primary difference in cemento blanco is the careful choice of raw materials that don't contain the trace elements (mostly iron, manganese and chromium) that give "normal" Portland Cement its gray color."
• "One of the main uses of cemento blanco is for grouting tile."