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edible

/ˈɛdɪbl/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Capable of being eaten or consumed, especially as a source of nutriment.

  • noun

    Something that can be eaten or consumed, especially as a source of nutriment.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɛdɪbl/



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Antonyms

inedible
Synonyms

food , comestible , eatable , eatworthy
Rhymes
Words rhyming with edible
delible , fible , ible , libel , stable
Variants
List of all variants of edible that leads to same result
edibilities , edibility , edible , edibleness , ediblenesses , edibles
Etymology
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From Old French 'esdible', from es- 'out' + deble 'edible'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'edible' is often used in the context of space exploration to describe food that can be consumed by astronauts during long-duration missions.

  2. Some edible items, such as certain types of mushrooms, can be poisonous if not prepared properly.

  3. The largest edible fruit in the world is the baobab, which can weigh up to 30 kg (66 lb).

Related Concepts
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  1. food: Edible items are a type of food, which is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body.

  2. nutrition: Edible items provide nutrition, which is the process by which organisms take in and utilize food to maintain life and support growth.

Culture
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Edible items have been a significant part of human culture since the dawn of civilization. They are central to various religious and social practices, and have been celebrated in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression.

How to Memorize "edible"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a delicious meal or a basket of fresh fruits to remember the meaning of 'edible'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'edible' with the idea of something that can be eaten or consumed.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Edibles are for Eating' to remember the meaning of 'edible'.

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