ScienceJuly 13, 2026
comestible
/kəˈmɛstəbəl/
Definition
An item that is fit to be eaten or is considered food-like in nature.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'comestibilis,' which comes from 'comedere,' meaning 'to eat up.' It entered Middle French and subsequently Middle English as a formal term for anything edible.
In the news
The word is used metaphorically to describe the galaxy's center, which scientists compare to a 'raspberry donut' due to the presence of chemicals that create fruity flavors and, now, sugar.
The Center of Our Galaxy Is More Like a Raspberry Donut Than We Realized
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