edible

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɛdɪbəl/ or /ˈɛdɪbl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɛdəbəl/ or /ˈɛdəbl/

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Adjective

Positive edible

Comparative more edible

Superlative most edible

1. Something is called edible if it can be eaten by humans and animals without danger to their health.

   These mushrooms are edible.

Synonyms

• eatable
• comestible

Antonyms

• inedible

Noun

Singular edible

Plural edibles

1. (countable) An edible is something that you can eat.

   The apple is an edible.