vegetal

American  

[vej-i-tl] / ˈvɛdʒ ɪ tl /

adjective

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

2. vegetative.

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vegetal British  

/ ˈvɛdʒɪtəl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of vegetables or plant life

2. 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 ( vegetate ) + -al -al ¹

Example Sentences

Once you’ve got warmth and heft in the bowl, reach for one or two bright, crisp elements — the raw, vegetal bits that wake everything up.

From Salon

Its fire is different — not a slap-you-in-the-face blaze but a cleaner, more vegetal heat that builds and breaks gently, more like a tide rolling in and out.

From Salon

Iceberg barely registers as flavor, but its crunch delivers deep satisfaction, especially the white core, which, when fresh, pops with subtle moisture like vegetal Pop Rocks.

From Salon

The vegetal purity of this dish—emboldened by halloumi as the centerpiece—is more than enough.

From Salon

Bamboo shoots lend a vegetal, earthy crunch; red onion adds its sideways sweetness and eye-opening zip.

From Seattle Times