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English word origin

Etymology of Vegan

From Vega + -an.

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Source etymology 1

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adj

Relating to the star Vega.

noun

Someone from the vicinity of the star Vega.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Vega + -an.

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