vegan
[vee-guh n, vey-]
- a vegetarian who omits all animal products from the diet.
- a person who does not use any animal products, as leather or wool.
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- 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
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Examples from the Web for vegan
Contemporary Examples
When she was 17, she hosted a vegan dinner party that was featured in The New York Times Style section.
Speed Read: Lena Dunham’s Most Shocking Confessions From ‘Not That Kind of Girl’Kevin Fallon
September 26, 2014
Eat a vegan diet for fertility: Probably false, but unknown.
You know, regular Americans who also happen to be dancers at a vegan strip club.
The site is provocative enough in the vegan world to earn its own digital arch-nemesis “30 Bananas A Day…Sucks!”
Jay Z and Beyoncé End Veganism: The 22-day vegan challenge has come to a close!
Phoebe Philo Honored by the Queen; Jay Z and Beyonce End VeganismThe Fashion Beast Team
December 31, 2013
Historical Examples
“Not to look for trouble,” the Vegan girl said in a frightened voice.
Equation of DoomGerald Vance
Margot Dennison looked at the frightened Vegan girl and smiled.
Equation of DoomGerald Vance
The man was wearing Vegan clothes, but he wasn't Bart's father.
The Colors of SpaceMarion Zimmer Bradley
"Oh, I didn't mean you in particular," the Vegan said with a negligent wave.
UpstartsL. J. Stecher
But from what you say, I'd rather be in bed with a rattler than have a treaty with a Vegan.
UpstartsL. J. Stecher
vegan
- a person who refrains from using any animal product whatever for food, clothing, or any other purpose
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Word Origin and History for vegan
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