Nonmeat

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any food or substance other than meat. countable, uncountable
Adjective
  1. 1
    That is not meat, or unrelated to meat. not-comparable

    "Spareribs and barbecue sandwiches star on the menu. Deviled crabs are the only nonbarbecue item, and a vegetable plate is served for nonmeat eaters."

Example

More examples

"Spareribs and barbecue sandwiches star on the menu. Deviled crabs are the only nonbarbecue item, and a vegetable plate is served for nonmeat eaters."

Etymology

From non- + meat.

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