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edible

UK/ˈɛdɪbəl/ US/ˈɛdɪbɫ̩/ fairly common
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

noun

1.

any substance that can be used as food

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Origin

From Late Latin edibilis, from Latin edō (“eat”). Doublet of eatable.

Phrases

  • edible amaranth
  • edible bean
  • edible bird's nest
  • edible crab
  • edible dormouse
  • edible frog
  • edible snail

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