vegan
[ vee-guh n, 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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- vegeburger,
- vegemite,
- vegetable,
- vegetable butter,
- vegetable cellar
Origin of vegan
1940–45; veg(etari)an
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vegan
/ (ˈviːɡən) /
noun
a person who refrains from using any animal product whatever for food, clothing, or any other purpose
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vegan
1944, from vegetable (n.) + -an; coined by Donald Watson to distinguish those who abstain from all animal products (eggs, cheese, etc.) from those who merely refuse to eat the animals.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper