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POTABLE
drinkable, potable
(adjective) suitable for drinking
beverage, drink, drinkable, potable
(noun) any liquid suitable for drinking; “may I take your beverage order?”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
potable (comparative more potable, superlative most potable)
(formal) Good for drinking without fear of disease or poisoning.
Synonyms: drinkable, drinkworthy
Coordinate terms
• comestible
• edible
• eatable
• eatworthy
Noun
potable (plural potables)
Any drinkable liquid; a beverage.
Anagrams
• optable
Source: Wiktionary
Po"ta*ble, a. Etym: [F., fr. L. potabilis, fr. potare to drink; akin to Gr. po`tos a drinking, po`sis a drink, Skr. pa to drink, OIr. ibim I drink. Cf. Poison, Bib, Imbibe.]
Definition: Fit to be drunk; drinkable. "Water fresh and potable." Bacon.
– n.
Definition: A potable liquid; a beverage. "Useful in potables." J. Philips.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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