veg*n

English

Etymology

Also spelled 'veg*an', derived from vegan and vegetarian and the use in computer languages of * as a wildcard

Adjective

veg*n (comparative more veg*n, superlative most veg*n)

  1. Relating to vegetarians and/or vegans.
  2. Relating to vegetarianism and/or veganism.

Noun

veg*n (plural veg*ns)

  1. Vegetarian and / or vegan; a person who may either eat no animal flesh or eat no animal products at all.

Usage notes

Veg*n is generally used when referring to a group of people that includes both vegetarians and vegans.

Derived terms

  • veg*nism
  • veg*anism

See also

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Last modified on 20 June 2012, at 01:05