facon en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- fā'kən
- (US) audio
- /ˈfeɪ.kən/
Etymology
Blend of fake + bacon.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) Vegetarian bacon; meat-free imitation bacon, generally made with tofu, tempeh, beans, or buckwheat.
Those unfortunate herrings notwithstanding, other companies have found success with kosher-for-Passover bagels, pizza, croutons — and bacon. Actually, that’s “facon,” kosher beef bacon from Jack’s Gourmet, a Brooklyn-based manufacturer of glatt kosher deli meats and sausages.
2017 April 7, Joanne Kaufman, “The Witty and Weird of Passover Products (Matzo Print Attire, No Less)”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fakon | alternative | lexicographic | |
| facons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (1)
es tocino calcado (vegetarian bacon)