comestible Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun any substance that can be used as food
    edible; pabulum; victuals; victual; eatable.
  2. adjective suitable for use as food
    edible; eatable.

WordNet

Co*mes"ti*ble adjective
Etymology
F. comestible, fr. L. comesus, comestus, p. p. pf comedere to eat; com- + edere to eat.
Definitions
  1. Suitable to be eaten; eatable; esculent.
    Some herbs are most comestible. Sir T. Elyot.
Co*mes"ti*ble noun
Definitions
  1. Something suitable to be eaten; -- commonly in the plural. Thackeray.

Webster 1913