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lacto-vegetarian

noun lac·to-veg·e·tar·i·an \ ˌlak-tō-ˌve-jə-ˈter-ē-ən \

Definition of lacto-vegetarian

: a vegetarian whose diet includes dairy products, vegetables, fruits, grains, and nuts — compare lacto-ovo vegetarian

First Known Use of lacto-vegetarian

1971

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lacto-vegetarian

noun lac·to-veg·e·tar·i·an \ ˌlak-tō-ˌvej-ə-ˈter-ē-ən \

medical Definition of lacto-vegetarian

: a vegetarian whose diet includes milk, vegetables, fruits, grains, and nuts — compare lacto-ovo vegetarian
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lacto-vegetarian

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