vegan
[ vee-guhn, vey- ]
/ ˈvi gən, ˈveɪ- /
noun
a vegetarian who omits all animal products from the diet.
a person who does not use any animal products, as leather or wool.
adjective
of or relating to vegans or their practices: vegan shoes made of synthetic leather.
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Origin of vegan
1940–45; veg(etari)an
OTHER WORDS FROM vegan
ve·gan·ism, nounWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH vegan
vegan , vegetarianWords nearby vegan
veery, veg, Vega, Vega Alta, Vega Baja, vegan, vegeburger, Vegemite, vegetable, vegetable butter, vegetable cellar
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British Dictionary definitions for vegan
vegan
/ (ˈviːɡən) /
noun
a person who refrains from using any animal product whatever for food, clothing, or any other purpose
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Medical definitions for vegan
vegan
[ vē′gən, vĕj′ən ]
n.
A vegetarian who eats plant products only, especially one who uses no products derived from animals, as fur or leather.
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