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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Across its 1,070-hectare spread—holding everything from edible gardens to cheese rooms and wine cellars—the options to spend your time are near-endless.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026 -
The stress test escalated quickly and Vendo refused requests for edible insects, firearms, even marijuana (legal in Arizona).—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 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 8 Jun. 2026.
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