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Etymology
Named as a result of an Australian national competition, maintaining similarity with pre-existing Marmite�
Proper noun
Vegemite™
- Australian food paste made from brewers' yeast (an Australian national icon).
Derived terms
as Australian as Vegemite. (Australia) A common phrase meaning someone or something is mainstream Australian beyond dispute.
happy little Vegemite. (Australia) A happy young child. Derived from commercial jingle, but now common usage.
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