Main Entry: veg·an

Pronunciation: \ˈvē-gən also ˈvā- also ˈve-jən or -ˌjan\

Function: noun

Etymology: by contraction from vegetarian

Date: 1944

: a strict vegetarian who consumes no animal food or dairy products; also : one who abstains from using animal products (as leather)

— vegan adjective

— veg·an·ism \ˈvē-gə-ˌni-zəm, ˈvā-gə-, ˈve-jə-\ noun