vegetal

Example Sentences

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Seeds are visible among the chopped roasted chiles, smoky and vegetal and bringing some heat, overlaid with a single square of American cheese melted into place.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Once you’ve got warmth and heft in the bowl, reach for one or two bright, crisp elements — the raw, vegetal bits that wake everything up.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

Bamboo shoots lend a vegetal, earthy crunch; red onion adds its sideways sweetness and eye-opening zip.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024

Brazil principally exported vegetal fats and oils, rice and poultry meat.

From Washington Times • Sep. 16, 2023

I ask his mouth, remembering, despite the fact that my IQ is approaching the vegetal range, that he too must have a name.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson