vegetal

American

[vej-i-tl] / ˈvɛdʒ ɪ tl /

adjective

of, relating to, or of the nature of plants or vegetables.
vegetative.

vegetal British

/ ˈvɛdʒɪtəl /

adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of vegetables or plant life
of or relating to processes in plants and animals that do not involve sexual reproduction; vegetative

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Etymology

Origin of vegetal

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin veget ( āre ) to quicken ( see vegetate) + -al -al ¹

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vegetal

Green tea kombucha tended to have a fresher, more vegetal aroma.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026

Seeds are visible among the chopped roasted chiles, smoky and vegetal and bringing some heat, overlaid with a single square of American cheese melted into place.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026

The vegetal, resinous scent after harvest — similar to a fresh-mowed lawn — is what brewers try to harness into a “fresh beer.”

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 5, 2023

The slight bitterness and vegetal quality of the peppers helps to balance the sugars.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 29, 2023

Next season the cane will regenerate, a vegetal mystery, and she will return to cut it again.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

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