Definition

Suitable for eating or fit to be consumed as food.

Example

Many plants in the garden are esculent and can be used in salads.

Conversation

I tried some new vegetables in my garden this year.

Oh really? Were they esculent varieties?

Yes, they were! I can't wait to see how they taste.

Sounds great! Fresh and esculent veggies are the best.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Esculent is derived from the Latin "esculentus" (meaning edible or fit for food), which itself comes from "esca" (meaning food). The word describes something that is suitable for eating or edible.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for food, 'esca', to remember that 'esculent' refers to something that is edible or fit for food.

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