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vegetal Definition

veg·etal (vej′ə təl)

adjective

  1. vegetable
  2. vegetative (sense )

Etymology: ME vegytalle < ML *vegetalis < vegetare, to grow < L: see vegetate

vegetal Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • stabilizer: The vegetal stabilizers within burnt structural aggregates have been charred.
  • void: Pseudomorphic vegetal voids: associated with grindstone fragment or exterior eroding wall faces?
  • pole: The germ cells arise from a region of cytoplasm at the vegetal pole of the egg called the germ plasm.
  • aroma: Vegetal aromas were reported on the nose ( " hedgerows " or " old strawberries " ) as well as cherry-like fruit.
  • tissue: Vegetal tissue turns brown with age and is very disfiguring.
  • complex: It contains vegetal complex which immediately soothes irritated skin and Vitamins A, E and B5 which help to combat the signs of aging.