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pescatarian

noun pes·ca·tar·i·an \ˌpe-skə-ˈter-ē-ən\

Definition of PESCATARIAN

:  one whose diet includes fish but no other meat

Variants of PESCATARIAN

pes·ca·tar·i·an or pes·ce·tar·i·an \ˌpe-skə-ˈter-ē-ən\
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Origin of PESCATARIAN

probably from Italian pesce fish (from Latin piscis) + English vegetarian
First Known Use: 1993

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

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