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lac·to-veg·e·tar·i·an | \ ˌlak-tō-ˌve-jə-ˈter-ē-ən 
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\Definition of lacto-vegetarian
: a vegetarian whose diet includes dairy products, vegetables, fruits, grains, and nuts — compare lacto-ovo vegetarian
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lacto-vegetarian
nounlac·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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