as in edible
suitable for use as food
harvesting wild mushrooms is no business for amateurs, since some of the esculent ones closely resemble poisonous varieties
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The plating of the dishes is gorgeous, utilizing the brightly colored edible flowers sourced nearby.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026 -
The Blossom, on the other hand, was just a lovely drink, garnished with an edible marigold and simply refreshing.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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In addition to guidelines that prohibit explicit pro-eating disorder content, Instagram and TikTok have dedicated pages about getting help for eating disorders.—
Jordyn Tovey,
The Conversation,
22 May 2026
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Sporks have come a long way from their humble beginnings in Rhode Island, and as the traveler’s preferred eating utensil, they’re destined to go ever further.—
James Stout,
Outside,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Esculent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esculent. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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