I. ˌvejəˈterēən, -ta(a)r-, -tār- noun
( -s )
Etymology: veget able (II) + -arian
1. : one who believes in or practices vegetarianism
2. : a phytophagous animal : herbivore
II. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
1. : of or relating to vegetarianism
2. : consisting wholly of vegetables
a vegetarian diet