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Edible

adjective

/ˈed.ɪ.bəl/

Meaning

safe to eat; suitable for consumption

Fit or suitable to be eaten; safe to eat.

Only edible mushrooms should be used in cooking.

The mushrooms in the basket are edible.

barely edible

eatable, consumable, safe to eat, digestible, safe, palatable

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eatable, consumable, safe to eat

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eatable, consumable, digestible, safe, palatable

inedible, poisonous, toxic, harmful

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inedible, poisonous, toxic

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inedible, poisonous, harmful

edible plants, edible flowers, edible oil, edible fruit, edible portion

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edible plants, edible flowers, edible oil

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edible plants, edible fruit, edible portion, edible oil

spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there

existing from birth; natural; inherent

heavier than is considered healthy or normal

Inspiring or deserving love or affection.

equal in value, amount, function, or meaning; having the same effect or result

Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.