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esculent

adjective

ˈe-skyə-lənt How to pronounce esculent (audio)
Definition of esculentnext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for esculent
  1. edible
  2. eating
Adjective
  • On the not-so-conventional side, Jala offers a line of food dipped and suited in edible, 24-karat gold paper.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Beetroot, the edible root of a beet plant (Beta vulgaris), is reddish-purple, with an earthy smell and taste.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of edible
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of eating
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“Esculent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esculent. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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