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November 19, 2018 Word of the Day

edible /ˈɛdəbəl/ adjective
edible
/ˈɛdəbəl/
adjective
Edible mushrooms
Edible mushrooms
Definition of EDIBLE

: suitable or safe to eat

  • edible fruit

  • a plant with edible leaves

  • All of the decorations on the gingerbread house were edible.

edibility /ˌɛdəˈbɪləti/ noun [noncount]

edibles noun, informal [plural]

  • cheese, crackers, and other edibles

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