Edible
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Entry:edible
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Part of Speech:adjective
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Definition:suitable for use as food
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Synonyms:comestible, eatable, edible.
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Also see:digestible, palatable, toothsome, tender.
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Derivationally related form:comestible, eatable, edible, pabulum, victual, victuals, edibility, edibleness, edibility, edibleness.
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Antonym:inedible, uneatable.
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Similar to:killable, non-poisonous, nonpoisonous, nontoxic, pareve, parve.
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Entry:edible
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Part of Speech:noun
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Definition:any substance that can be used as food
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Synonyms:comestible, eatable, edible, pabulum, victual, victuals.
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Hypernym:food, nutrient.
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Derivationally related form:victual, victual, victual, comestible, eatable, edible.
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Hyponym:tuck.