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vegan

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Main Entry:
veg·an Listen to the pronunciation of vegan Listen to the pronunciation of vegan Listen to the pronunciation of vegan Listen to the pronunciation of vegan
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 Listen to the pronunciation of veganism Listen to the pronunciation of veganism Listen to the pronunciation of veganism \ˈvē-gə-ˌni-zəm, ˈvā-gə-, ˈve-jə-\ noun
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