edible
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adjective \ˈe-də-bəl\Definition of EDIBLE
: 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
See Examples of EDIBLE
- a plant with edible leaves
- All of the decorations on the gingerbread house were edible.
Origin of EDIBLE
Late Latin edibilis, from Latin edere to eat — more at eat
First Known Use: 1594
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