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omni en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

Clipping of omnivore.

Meanings

  1. (informal) A person or animal who is not vegan; one with no particular dietary restrictions.
    • An 'omni' pub that's 'herbi'-friendly, […] 2018, Serena Lee, Vegan London, page 78:
    • As such, it's best to rely on more than one source to make absolutely certain that you're getting enough (and it's not like omnis are getting their B12 from only one source, either). 2011, Claire Askew, Generation V: The Complete Guide to Going, Being, and Staying Vegan as a Teenager, page 67:
    • A plant-muncher starts dating an omni, engages them in thought-provoking conversations about veganism, […] 2014, Ayinde Howell, Zoe Eisenberg, The Lusty Vegan:

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omni en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

Clipping of omnidirectional.

Meanings

  1. (informal) An omnidirectional microphone.

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omni wheel · tri-omni