comestible

[kuh-mes-tuh-buhl]

comestible Definition

fit to be eaten; edible.

Using comestible: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "comestible" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The restaurant serves only comestible dishes.

  • Example

    The berries are comestible when they turn red.

  • Example

    The chef made a comestible masterpiece for the food festival.

comestible Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for comestible

Phrases with comestible

  • non-comestible

    not fit to be eaten; inedible

    Example

    The plant is non-comestible and can cause severe stomach pain if ingested.

  • an oil that is safe for human consumption

    Example

    Olive oil is a popular comestible oil used in cooking.

  • insects that are safe for human consumption

    Example

    In some cultures, comestible insects like crickets and grasshoppers are considered delicacies.

Origins of comestible

from Old French 'comestible', from Latin 'comedere', meaning 'to eat up'

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Summary: comestible in Brief

'Comestible' [kuh-mes-tuh-buhl] is an adjective that describes something that is fit to be eaten. It is often used to describe food items that are safe and suitable for human consumption, such as 'comestible dishes' or 'comestible oil.' The opposite of 'comestible' is 'non-comestible,' which refers to things that are not fit to be eaten.