edible

== English == === Etymology === From Late Latin edibilis, from Latin edō (“eat”). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɛdɪbəl/, [ˈɛdɪbɫ̩] (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɛdəbəl/, [ˈɛdəbɫ̩] (General Australian) IPA(key): /ˈedɪbəl/, [ˈedɪbɫ̩] Rhymes: -ɛdɪbəl, -ɛdəbəl === Adjective === edible (not comparable) Capable of being eaten without harm; suitable for consumption; innocuous to humans. Capable of being eaten without disgust or disrelish. In which edible plants are grown for human consumption. ==== Usage notes ==== edible is the most common term for “capable of being eaten”; eatable is rather informal, while comestible is relatively formal. ==== Synonyms ==== comestible eatable eatworthy ==== Antonyms ==== inedible ==== Coordinate terms ==== drinkable, potable delectable ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === edible (plural edibles) Anything edible. In particular, an edible mushroom. Synonym: esculent A foodstuff, usually a baked good, infused with tetrahydrocannabinol from cannabutter or other marijuana. ==== Synonyms ==== food ==== Derived terms ==== medible ==== Translations ==== === References === Douglas Harper (2001–2026), “edible”, in Online Etymology Dictionary. === Anagrams === belied, debile