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edible

One entry found.

Main Entry: ed·i·ble

Pronunciation: \ˈe-də-bəl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Late Latin edibilis, from Latin edere to eat — more at eat

Date: 1594

: fit to be eaten : eatable

— ed·i·bil·i·ty \ˌe-də-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— edible noun

— ed·i·ble·ness \ˈe-də-bəl-nəs\ noun

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