edible
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- edibility noun
- edibleness noun
- nonedibility noun
- nonedible adjective
- nonedibleness noun
- unedible adjective
Etymology
Origin of edible
First recorded in 1605–15; from Late Latin edibilis, equivalent to ed(ere) “to eat” + -ibilis adjective suffix; eat ( def. ), -ible
Example Sentences
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To make the product, the team used honey from native bees as a natural, edible solvent to draw out beneficial compounds from cocoa shells, a byproduct typically discarded during chocolate production.
From Science Daily
“So, that’s why the salmon was all the rage — because it was the most edible thing there.”
From Salon
Maybe I could find some early berries, or some edible mushrooms, so I could save Martha’s bread and pie for later.
From Literature
When the team discovered that some edible portions contained PTE levels above recommended standards, they conducted a formal health risk assessment.
From Science Daily
My newest edible sidekick, Pierre the Pineapple, probably has a good two weeks of life before the flies come and Dad dumps him in the compost bin.
From Literature
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