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

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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

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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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