noun / adjective

vegan

VEE-gun/ˈviːɡən/

Avoiding the use or consumption of animal-derived foods and products.

The man prepares a vegan meal using beans, vegetables, grains, and nuts.

A man assembles a meal entirely from beans, vegetables, grains and nuts, with plain plant-fiber shoes and cloth bag nearby; avoid eggs, dairy, meat, animal-product logos or written slogans.

Etymology

veganEnglishperson who abstains from meat and fish

Probably a modification of vegetarian, vegan was coined to distinguish avoiding all animal products from merely avoiding meat and fish. The distinction includes products such as eggs, milk, and cheese.

In context

Dr. Eric Berg DC2:34

maybe you're vegan and you don't consume any animal products

What Causes Crusty Eyes/ Eye Boogers? – Dr.Berg

More examples

This vegan soup gets its creamy texture from blended beans.
He chooses vegan shoes made without leather or wool.
The restaurant offers several desserts for vegans.

Forms

vegan · vegans

veganism noun — The practice of avoiding animal-derived foods and products.

Similar words

vegetarian: Excludes meat and fish but may include eggs or dairy.
plant-based: Emphasizes plant ingredients without necessarily excluding all animal products.