1. Edible plants or plant parts, typically the leaf, root, seed, or flower of a plant, used as food
The farmer grows a variety of vegetables in his garden.
O fazendeiro cultiva uma variedade de vegetais em seu jardim.
2. A person who is unable to communicate or function mentally due to brain damage or illness
After the accident, he was in a vegetative state.
Após o acidente, ele estava em estado vegetativo.