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edible

/ˈɛdəbəl/

ADJECTIVE

1. Safe and suitable for consumption

Capable of being eaten without causing harm; suitable for human consumption.

1.1. Safe to eat

Describes food, plants, mushrooms, or other substances that can be consumed without being poisonous or harmful.

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Examples

  • The hikers gathered wild berries, ensuring they were edible before tasting them.
  • Before eating wild mushrooms, you must determine whether they are edible.
  • The menu featured a variety of edible flowers.

Related Words

  • consumable
  • digestible
  • food-safe
  • foodstuff
  • nourishing

ADJECTIVE

2. Acceptable to eat

Suitable for eating because its taste or texture is not unpleasant, even if it is not especially delicious.

2.1. Palatable or pleasant enough to eat

Describes food that can be eaten without disgust because its taste, flavor, or texture is reasonably acceptable.

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Examples

  • Although the bread was stale, it was still edible.
  • The dish looked unusual, but it was perfectly edible.
  • The chef adjusted the seasoning to make the meal more edible.

Related Words

  • delicious
  • succulent
  • flavorsome
  • digestible
  • wholesome

NOUN

3. Something that can be eaten

A substance or item of food that is suitable for consumption.

3.1. Food items or provisions

Refers to food or individual food items that can be consumed, especially when discussing available supplies or things intended to be eaten.

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Examples

  • The hikers packed several edibles for their journey.
  • The market sells a wide variety of local edibles.
  • The survival guide explains how to identify safe edibles in the wilderness.

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NOUN

4. Cannabis-infused food product

A food product, often a baked good or confectionery, containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or other cannabis-derived compounds.

4.1. Cannabis-infused foods

Refers to food products containing cannabis compounds, commonly prepared as baked goods, candies, or other consumable treats.

Synonyms

  • cannabis edible
  • THC-infused food
  • cannabis-infused food
  • THC edible

Examples

  • The article explains how cannabis edibles differ from other forms of cannabis consumption.
  • Cannabis edibles may take longer to produce noticeable effects than inhaled cannabis.

Related Words

  • cannabis
  • THC
  • cannabinoid
  • cannabutter
  • infused food