First Known Use: 1594
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edible
adjective ed·i·ble \ˈe-də-bəl\
: suitable or safe to eat
Full Definition of EDIBLE
: fit to be eaten : eatable
— ed·i·bil·i·ty \ˌe-də-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— edible noun
— ed·i·ble·ness \ˈe-də-bəl-nəs\ noun
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Origin of EDIBLE
Late Latin edibilis, from Latin edere to eat — more at eat
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edible
adjective ed·i·ble \ˈe-də-bəl\
Definition of EDIBLE for Kids
: fit or safe to eat
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