"nonveg" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈnɒnˌvɛd͡ʒ/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-nonveg.wav [Southern-England]
Etymology: From non- + veg. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|non-|veg}} non- + veg Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} nonveg (not comparable)
  1. (chiefly India) Not vegetarian. Tags: India, not-comparable
    Sense id: en-nonveg-en-adj-sQwQrLRd Categories (other): Indian English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 53 47
  2. (informal, chiefly India) Inappropriate, adult; not suitable for children. Tags: India, informal, not-comparable
    Sense id: en-nonveg-en-adj-wGqCvwRC Categories (other): Indian English, English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with non- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 53 47 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with non-: 44 56
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: non-veg

Alternative forms

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