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flexitarian

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flexitarian (ˌflɛksɪˈtɛərɪən)
 
n
1.  a person who eats a predominantly vegetarian diet, but who eats meat or fish occasionally
 
adj
2.  of or relating to a flexitarian: flexitarian fare
 
[C21: from flexi(ble) + (vege)tarian]
 
flexi'tarianism
 
n

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Flexitarian is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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Main Entry:  flexitarian
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a vegetarian who is flexible enough to occasionally eat meat or fish
Etymology:  1992; blend of flexible + vegetarian
Usage:  flexitarian, adj
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