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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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lacto-vegetarian. Accessed 1 Mar. 2021.
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lacto-vegetarian
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lac·to-veg·e·tar·i·an
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Medical Definition of lacto-vegetarian
: a vegetarian whose diet includes milk, vegetables, fruits, grains, and nuts — compare lacto-ovo vegetarian
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The first known use of lacto-vegetarian was in 1971
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