myEtymology.com: English etymology of vegan

Etymology of the English word vegan

the English word vegan

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

Word found in Modern English