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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

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