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edible

Syllabification: (ed·i·ble)
Pronunciation: /ˈedəbəl/
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Definition of edible

adjective

  • fit to be eaten (often used to contrast with unpalatable or poisonous examples):nasturtium seeds are edible

noun

(edibles)
  • items of food.

Derivatives

edibility

Pronunciation: /ˌedəˈbilitē/
noun

Origin:

late 16th century: from late Latin edibilis, from Latin edere 'eat'

Spell edible with -ible at the end.

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