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lacto-ovo vegetarian

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lac·​to-ovo vegetarian | \ ˈlak-tō-ˈō-vō- How to pronounce lacto-ovo vegetarian (audio) \

Definition of lacto-ovo vegetarian

: a vegetarian whose diet includes dairy products, eggs, vegetables, fruits, grains, and nuts

— called also ovo-lacto vegetarian

— compare lacto-vegetarian
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 Strict vegetarians and vegans are also at a higher risk of developing a B12 deficiency than lacto-ovo vegetarians (vegetarians who still eat eggs and dairy products) and non-vegetarians, the NIH says. — Korin Miller, Allure, "What You Should Know Before Taking Vitamin B12 Supplements," 31 Mar. 2018 Strict vegetarians and vegans are also at a higher risk of developing a B12 deficiency than lacto-ovo vegetarians (vegetarians who still eat eggs and dairy products) and non-vegetarians, the NIH says. — Korin Miller, Allure, "What You Should Know Before Taking Vitamin B12 Supplements," 31 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of lacto-ovo vegetarian

1952, in the meaning defined above

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lacto-ovo vegetarian

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Medical Definition of lacto-ovo vegetarian

: a vegetarian whose diet includes milk, eggs, vegetables, fruits, grains, and nuts

— called also ovo-lacto vegetarian

— compare lacto-vegetarian

Other Words from lacto-ovo vegetarian

lacto-ovo-vegetarian adjective

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