COMESTIBLE


Meaning of COMESTIBLE in English

[ kə'mɛstɪb(ə)l ]

formal or humorous

■ noun an item of food.

■ adjective edible.

Origin

C15: from OFr., from med. L. comestibilis , from L. comest- , comedere 'eat up'.

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