vegan

veg·an

noun \ˈvē-gən also ˈvā- also ˈve-jən or -ˌjan\

Definition of VEGAN

: 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

Origin of VEGAN

by contraction from vegetarian

First Known Use: 1944

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

Rhymes with VEGAN

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veg·an

noun \ˈvē-gən; ˈvej-ən, -ˌan\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of VEGAN

: a strict vegetarian who consumes no animal food or dairy products

—vegan adjective

—veg·an·ism \ˈvē-gə-ˌniz-əm, ˈvej-ə-\ (audio pronunciation) (audio pronunciation) noun