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The definition of edible is something that can be eaten.

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An example of something that would be described as edible is mint or rosemary, in contrast to other plants or flowers that cannot be eaten.

See edible in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

fit to be eaten

Origin: LL edibilis < L edere, eat

noun

anything fit to be eaten; food: usually used in pl.

Related Forms:

edibility noun or edibleness

See edible in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Fit to be eaten, especially by humans: edible roots; an edible mushroom.

noun

Something fit to be eaten; food: edibles such as vegetables and meat.

Origin:

Origin: Late Latin edibilis

Origin: , from Latin edere, to eat; see ed- in Indo-European roots

Related Forms:

edˌi·bilˈi·ty, edˈi·ble·ness noun

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