edible
edible Lexical Profile
edible Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Fit or safe to be eaten by humans, especially in contrast to toxic or unpalatable substances.
"The guide taught the hikers how to identify edible berries and avoid poisonous ones in the forest."
• noun
A food product, such as a baked good or candy, that has been infused with cannabis extracts.
"State regulations require clear dosage labeling on all commercial cannabis edibles."
An item of food or something suitable for human consumption (usually used in the plural).
"They packed a basket full of assorted edibles and drinks for the afternoon picnic."
Word Nuance & Usage
While both 'edible' and 'eatable' refer to food, 'edible' specifically means safe for human consumption (not poisonous), whereas 'eatable' means palatable or tasty enough to be enjoyed.
• Rhymes for edible
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 16th century from Late Latin edibilis ('eatable'), derived from the Latin verb edere ('to eat'), which shares a Proto-Indo-European root with the English word 'eat'.