edible
Translation
edible, eatable
Examples
Are these mushrooms edible?
Are these mushrooms edible?
The cake was decorated with edible flowers.
The cake was decorated with edible flowers.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is edible to be safe to eat These berries are edible.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eatable, palatable; Antonyms: inedible, poisonous
Etymology
From Latin 'edere' (to eat) + '-ible' (able to be). Literally 'able to be eaten'.
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to 'eat-able', which directly explains its meaning.