edible

 
Pronunciation: /ˈɛdɪb(ə)l/

adjective

  • fit to be eaten (often used to contrast with unpalatable or poisonous varieties): the shrub has small edible berries

noun

(edibles)
  • items of food: delicatessen, as the name suggests, means delicate edibles

Derivatives

edibility

Pronunciation: /-ˈbɪlɪti/
noun

Origin:

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

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