vegetal
adjective
veg·e·tal
ˈve-jə-tᵊl 
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: of or relating to the vegetal pole of an egg or to that part of an egg from which the endoderm normally develops
vegetal blastomeres
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But the cooling vegetal flavors are surprisingly adaptable to a variety of spirits and flavors including agave spirits, rum, whiskey, sparkling wine, and beyond.
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
The spud’s earthiness also adds to the dish’s vegetal flavors, layers of charred cabbage, onion and potato, uplifting the aromatic richness of pork belly fat.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
The French oak imparts a rounded sweetness while the American oak contributes vanilla and peppery spice, both of which harmonize with the sweet, lightly vegetal and mineral notes of the cooked agave, without overwhelming it.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2025
This ensures the final drink is infused with plenty of their bright, vegetal and herbal flavors — as well as a pretty green hue.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
The spud’s earthiness also adds to the dish’s vegetal flavors, layers of charred cabbage, onion and potato, uplifting the aromatic richness of pork belly fat.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
The French oak imparts a rounded sweetness while the American oak contributes vanilla and peppery spice, both of which harmonize with the sweet, lightly vegetal and mineral notes of the cooked agave, without overwhelming it.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2025
This ensures the final drink is infused with plenty of their bright, vegetal and herbal flavors — as well as a pretty green hue.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for vegetal
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“Vegetal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vegetal. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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vegetal
adjective
veg·e·tal
ˈvej-ət-ᵊl
1
2
: of or relating to the vegetal pole of an egg or to that part of an egg from which the endoderm normally develops
vegetal blastomeres
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