Etymology of the English word vegetal
the English word
vegetalderived from the Latin word
vegetalis (plant-like)
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-Date
The earliest known usage of vegetal in English dates from the 15th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
