esculent
Americanadjective
noun
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of esculent
First recorded in 1615–25; from Latin ēsculentus “edible, full of food,” equivalent to ēsc(a) “food” ( cf. escarole) + -ulentus -ulent
Example Sentences
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In India the fresh plant is employed as an esculent.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" by Various
The esculent vegetables now most in use were introduced in the reign of Elizabeth, and some sorts a great deal later.
From View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 by Henry Hallam
The esculent swift, which furnishes in its edible nest the celebrated Chinese dainty, builds in caves in Ceylon.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various
Not only those who were sick, but all hands partook of the esculent weed.
From In the Land of the Great Snow Bear A Tale of Love and Heroism by Gordon Stables
This has been one of the most remarkable potatoes known in the history of this esculent.
From Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 12, March 22, 1884 A Weekly Journal for the Farm, Orchard and Fireside by Various
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