English Explanatory Dictionary

Vegemite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. An Australian food paste made from brewer's yeast.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Vegemite.

Pronunciation

/ˈve.d͡ʒiː.mɑɪt/ /ˈvɛ.d͡ʒɪ.maɪt/ en-au-Vegemite.ogg

Word forms

Vegemite vegemites

Etymology

Named as a result of an Australian national competition. The name was chosen in part for its similarity to Marmite.

Related words

Marmite

Derived words

as Australian as Vegemite cheesymite cheesymite scroll happy little vegemite Vegemitini
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