non-dairy
|non-dair-y|
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🇺🇸
/nɑnˈdɛri/
🇬🇧
/nɒnˈdeəri/
without milk
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-dairy' originates from English, combining the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' with 'dairy,' referring to milk products.
Historical Evolution
The term 'non-dairy' evolved from the need to describe products that do not contain milk or milk derivatives.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to dairy,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not containing or made from milk or milk products.
She prefers non-dairy milk in her coffee.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35