esculent

American  

[es-kyuh-luhnt] / ˈɛs kyə lənt /

adjective

1. suitable for use as food; edible.

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noun

1. something edible, especially a vegetable.

esculent British  

/ ˈɛskjʊlənt /

noun

1. any edible substance

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adjective

1. edible

Etymology

Origin of esculent

First recorded in 1615–25; from Latin ēsculentus “edible, full of food,” equivalent to ēsc(a) “food” ( escarole ) + -ulentus -ulent

Example Sentences

ENDIVE, Cichorium Endivia, an annual esculent plant of the natural order Compositae, commonly reputed to have been introduced into Europe from the East Indies, but, according to some authorities, more probably indigenous to Egypt.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various

The cultivation of gourds began far beyond the dawn of history, and the esculent species have become so modified by culture that the original plants from which they have descended can no longer be traced.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" by Various

The fish was sacred to Venus, and was a favourite esculent among the luxurious Romans.

From Fishes, Flowers, and Fire as Elements and Deities in the Phallic Faiths and Worship of the Ancient Religions of Greece, Babylon, by Anonymous

Like a luscious, esculent morsel he rolled the words over and over.

From The Red Debt Echoes from Kentucky by MacDonald, Everett

Pork, accompanied by some green esculent, boiled, predominated.

From Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse by Various