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Edible

/ˈɛdɪbl/

Anything edible.

📖 Definitions of "Edible"

noun
  1. 1

    Anything edible.

  2. 2

    (marijuana) a foodstuff, usually a baked good, infused with tetrahydrocannabinol from cannabutter etc.

adjective
  1. 1

    That can be eaten without harm; innocuous to humans; suitable for consumption.

    "edible fruit"

  2. 2

    That can be eaten without disgust.

    "Although stale, the bread was edible."

🔄 Synonyms of "Edible"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
pabulumnoun(figuratively) Food for thought.
victualnoun(intransitive) To eat.
comestiblenoun(chiefly in the plural) Anything that can be eaten; food.
victualsnouna stock or supply of foods
eatablenounAble to be eaten; edible.
nontoxicnounNot toxic; not poisonous.
nonpoisonousNot poisonous.
killableAble to be killed.

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WordDefinition
inediblenounnot edible; not appropriate, worthy, or safe to eat
uneatableNot eatable; not fit for eating.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Edible"

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WordDefinition
eatableAble to be eaten; edible.
comestiblenoun(chiefly in the plural) Anything that can be eaten; food.
pabulumnoun(figuratively) Food for thought.
victualnoun(intransitive) To eat.
killablenounAble to be killed.
nontoxicNot toxic; not poisonous.
nonpoisonousNot poisonous.
victualsnouna stock or supply of foods
eatingSuitable to be eaten without being cooked.
foodnoun(uncountable) Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.
nutritionalOf, pertaining to, or providing nutrition.
consumableThat is consumed or depleted upon use.
dietaryOf, or relating to diet.
cookingnoun(uncountable) The process of preparing food by using heat.
springnoun(intransitive) To move or burst forth.
meatnoun(uncountable) The flesh (muscle tissue) of an animal used as food, or a food designed to replicate its taste and texture (like plant-based meat).
yummy(colloquial, lighthearted, often childish) Delicious.
scrumptiousOf food: delectable, delicious.
gorgeous(of a person or place, sometimes endearing) Very beautiful.
grocerynounA shop or store that sells groceries; a grocery store.

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