pescaterian

A person who eats fish but no other kinds of meat. Commonly referred to as "vegetarian".

"Yeah, I'm a vegetarian, but I eat fish." "Well, then you're not a vegetarian." "What am I, then?" "Officially, you're a lacto-ovo-vega-vegavore. But you can call yourself a pescaterian." "Terrific!"

by TimExo May 14, 2005

Pescetarian

One who excludes all flying and terrestrial animals from their diet. "Pesce" is the word for fish in Italian, and so a pescetarian is one who only consumes fish and other seafood as a meat source. They also eat any and all fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, and grains.

Many vegetarians consider them to be cheaters for eating the flesh of an animal, and get rather offended when pescetarians call themselves vegetarians.

The main reason they get offended is that vegetarians and vegans alike believe that no animal should be consumed by humans, and if flesh is consumed, they are no longer worthy to the grand title of vegan or vegetarian. Another reason they are appalled is the conditions of the animals that are commercially raised and sent to be processed in the slaughterhouse.

Pescetarians believe that catching and eating fish in the wild is perfectly okay. They believe it to be humane, sustainable, healthy, and overall very delicious. Fish are always preyed on by other bigger fish, who either chomp them alive and eat them, or swallow them whole. Pescetarians are saving fish from that fate, as well as getting a good source of healthy calories, protein, zinc, omega 3 fatty acids, thiamin, vitamins B6 and B12, riboflavin, selenium, and other essentials the human body needs to stay alive and fit.

"Sir, may I interest you in a steak, or a burger perhaps?"

"No, thank you I'm a pescetarian. I'll have the lime-marinaded grilled salmon with a side of steamed rice and garlic-sauteed portobello mushrooms.

by Bobby Pockets May 15, 2010

pescotarian

A pescotarian is a vegetarian who also eats aquatic animal protein. Although pescotarianism is not a true vegetarian choice, this person probably does not consume dairy or eggs. The pescotarian diet is considered to be among the healthiest. Examples are the Japanese and Mediteranean diets. People from these cultures have historically had longer lifespans, more productive years, and fewer diseases. The lifespans of these cultures are beginning to shorten, however, as a result of the introduction of the Western diet. Peoples from these cultures, too, show a marked first generation decrease in health and lifespan when relocating to the United States. Pescotarians choose this lifestyle often because of health reasons, or in response to the way beef, pork and chicken are raised and slaghtered. Other varied reasons for adopting this diet exist, as well.

Mediterranean diet, Japanese diet, fisherman's diet, pescotarian diet.

by go4awalleye January 1, 2008

pescitarian

noun;
1) person who follows a vegetarian diet with the exception of fish and all other sea foods.

me =)

Billy considers himself a vegetarian, but he has a weakness for shrimp so technically he's a pescitarian.

by Da Emo Bunny March 30, 2008

Pescatarian

A vegetarian who also eats fish or other seafood. From the latin word for fish: piscis. Also known as a fishetarian.

I'm going pescatarian, since I really like lobster and it's so hard to find protein in vegetables.

by Noir July 11, 2006

pescetarian

An omnivore who excludes poultry, beef, and pork from their diet but includes fish (and usually other forms of seafood like shrimp, oysters, scallops, etc.).
Because these people do choose to include meat in their diet (seafood is muscle tissue from a live animal and therefore meat), they are not vegetarian as vegetarians do not consume meat.

Sally doesn't eat beef, chicken, or poutry but does include fish and some other forms of seafood in her diet. She is a pescetarian.

by Riely April 9, 2006

pescetarian

someone who doesn't eat meat, but does eat fish

'fancy a steak for tea?'
'no thanks, i'm a pescetarian, but i will have some tasty tuna!'

by haitch-brum January 11, 2008