facon
/ˈfeɪ.kən/
facon noun: vegetarian bacon; meat-free imitation bacon, generally made with tofu, tempeh, beans, or buckwheat.
Noun
facon (usually uncountable, plural facons)
- 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
- Synonyms:
- vacon
Synonyms of facon
Forms of facon
| plural | facons |
|---|---|
| alternative form | fakon |
Origin of facon
Blend of fake + bacon.
Words that rhyme with facon
Questions about facon
- What does facon mean?
- Facon means vegetarian bacon; meat-free imitation bacon, generally made with tofu, tempeh, beans, or buckwheat.
- What part of speech is facon?
- Facon is a noun.
- How do you pronounce facon?
- Facon is pronounced /ˈfeɪ.kən/.
- What is the plural of facon?
- The plural of facon is facons.
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