Vegetarian Glossary of Terms
Vegetarian - n.1. A person who practices or advocates vegetarianism. 2. A herbivore.
adj.1. Of, pertaining to, practicing, or advocating vegetarianism. 2. Consisting primarily
of vegetables and vegetable products; containing little or no animal food: a vegetarian diet
Vegetarianism - n. The practice of or belief in eating a diet consisting primarily of
vegetables, grains, fruits, nuts, seeds, and sometimes dairy products, such as milk or cheese.
The American Heritage Dictionary, Second College Edition (copyright 1982)
Vegan - the strictest vegetarian, excludes all animal flesh (including fish and poultry), animal
products (including eggs and dairy, leather, gelatin, etc.) and some do not eat honey or yeast products.
Lacto-Vegetarian - includes dairy, but not eggs
Ovo-Vegetarian - includes eggs, but not dairy
Ovo-Lacto-Vegetarian - includes dairy and eggs