lacto-ovo

adjective

lac·​to-ovo ˈlak-tō-ˈō-vō How to pronounce lacto-ovo (audio)
: of, relating to, or following the diet of lacto-ovo vegetarians
a lacto-ovo regimen

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“Lacto-ovo.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/lacto-ovo. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

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