Definition of Edible

1. Noun. Any substance that can be used as food.

Exact synonyms: Comestible, Eatable, Pabulum, Victual, Victuals
Generic synonyms: Food, Nutrient
Specialized synonyms: Tuck
Derivative terms: Comestible, Victual, Victual, Victual

2. Adjective. Suitable for use as food.

Definition of Edible

1. a. Fit to be eaten as food; eatable; esculent; as, edible fishes.

Definition of Edible

1. something fit to be eaten [n -S]

Medical Definition of Edible

1. Fit to be eaten as food; eatable; esculent; as, edible fishes. Anything edible. Edible bird's nest. See Bird's nest. 2. Edible crab, any snail used as food, especially. Helix pomatia and H. Aspersa of Europe. Origin: L. Edibilis, fr. Edere to eat. See Eat. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Edible

edge tool
edge up
edgier
edgiest
edgily
edginess
edginesses
edging
edgings
edgy
edh
edhs
edibilities
edibility
edible (current term)
edible (current term)
edible-podded pea
edible-pod pea
edibleness
ediblenesses
edibles
edible asparagus
edible banana
edible bean
edible cockle
edible corn
edible fat
edible fruit
edible mussel
edible nut

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