edibility

Definition of edibilitynext

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Recent Examples of edibility Tumbleweed’s lone saving grace is the edibility of its young shoots. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026 The edibility status of Amanita muscaria is complicated. Matt Kasson, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2025 Unfortunately, there’s a direct correlation between cuteness and edibility, which makes jerboas all kinds of skittish. IEEE Spectrum, 8 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edibility
Noun
  • Mushrooms have lower protein quality than animal proteins and some plant proteins, due to their lower digestibility and lower protein content per serving.
    Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The condiment or dip helps contain the tiny seeds while providing moisture, which improves the digestibility of whole flaxseeds.
    Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Not that palatability was ever the end goal here.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Research shows the companies’ shift toward hyper-palatability.
    Sarah Todd, STAT, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Luckily, Wendy’s gets it and has just announced its upcoming spring menu, which includes tastiness from the drinks to the burger section.
    Molly Burford, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
  • However, perception of tastiness is strongly influenced by conditioning and our internal metabolic state.
    David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Their insalata russa—a classic local specialty of crunchy vegetables tossed in mayo, with the luxurious addition of Mazara red shrimp from Sicily—is an explosion of deliciousness.
    CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • And while ketchup will do, this Everything But the Kitchen Sink Sauce takes them to a whole other level of deliciousness.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026

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“Edibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edibility. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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