myEtymology.com: English etymology of demiveg

Etymology of the English word demiveg

the English word demiveg

using the English prefix demi-

derived from the French prefix demi-

derived from the Medieval Latin word dimedius

derived from the Latin word dimidius (half; incomplete, mutilated)

derived from the English word vegetarian

derived from the English word vegetable

derived from the Old French word vegetable

derived from the Latin word vegetabilis (vegetative; capable of growth)

derived from the Latin word vegetare (invigorate; impart energy to)

derived from the Latin word vegetus (vigorous, active, energetic)

derived from the Latin word vegere (stir up, excite)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *weg-

using the English suffix -arian

The earliest known usage of demiveg in English dates from the 20th century.