vegg

Vegg is an informal abbreviation for the word vegetable, used to refer to edible plant parts typically prepared for savory dishes. It appears in casual speech, menus, and informal writing, with more common spellings including "veg" and "veggies" for the plural.

Etymology and usage: The form "vegg" is a rare variant of this shorthand. The broadly used plural form is "veggies." In formal writing, "vegetables" is preferred.

Culinary and nutrition: Vegetables include leaves, stems, roots, tubers, bulbs, flowers, and seeds that are eaten as part of meals. They are generally low in calories and high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Culinary definitions vary; botanically, some items called vegetables (such as tomatoes and peppers) are fruits, though they are treated as vegetables in cooking.

Production and culture: Vegetables are produced worldwide, with seasonal and local varieties emphasized in many diets. Production raises considerations in agriculture, food security, and environmental impact.

See also: Vegetable, Vegetarianism, Produce.