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< vegetarianism

vegetation >

veg·e·tate

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intr.v.
veg·e·tat·ed , veg·e·tat·ing , veg·e·tates

To grow or sprout as a plant does.
Pathology To grow in size or spread abnormally.
To exist in a state of physical or mental inactivity or insensibility.
Informal To engage in relaxing or passive activities, such as watching television.

ETYMOLOGY:
Latin vegetre , vegett-, to enliven ; see vegetable

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