veg

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

Etymology

Clipping of various related words including vegetable, vegetarian, and vegetate.

In classic literature

Synonyms

vegetable, veggie

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