non-edible
Cannot be eaten
Non-edible describes something not suitable for eating—whether because it's toxic, indigestible, or simply not food: non-edible plants, non-edible packaging.
The term appears in contexts distinguishing food items from related non-food products: non-edible oils, non-edible mushrooms.
Inedible is more common in everyday speech.
Capable of causing death
- harmfulCausing damage or injury
- noxiousHarmful, especially when inhaled
- contaminatedMade impure by contact
- hazardousLikely to cause injury
dangerous · deadly · venomous · unsafe · carcinogenic · unfit · spoiled · rotten
Capable of being molded
- styrofoamExpanded plastic foam material
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- waxPliable waterproof substance
clay · ceramic · glass · metal · paper · cardboard · fabric · leather
For beauty, not function
- displayPresentation for viewing
- artificialMade, not natural
- fakeNot the real thing
- wax fruitDecorative imitation produce
centerpiece · garnish · presentation · prop · replica · imitation · faux · silk flowers
Rigid internal support structure
seeds · stems · rinds · cores · gristle · cartilage · casing · wrapper
Toxic flowering evergreen shrub
- foxgloveTubular woodland flower
- nightshadeOften toxic plant family
- hemlockPoisonous umbellifer or conifer
- rhododendronShrub with bell-shaped flower clusters
azalea · lily of the valley · castor bean · mistletoe · poinsettia · holly berries · yew · monkshood
poisonous
Capable of causing death
- harmfulCausing damage or injury
- noxiousHarmful, especially when inhaled
- contaminatedMade impure by contact
hazardous · dangerous · deadly · venomous · unsafe · carcinogenic · unfit · spoiled · rotten · moldy
plastic
Capable of being molded
- styrofoamExpanded plastic foam material
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
wax · clay · ceramic · glass · metal · paper · cardboard · fabric · leather · wood
ornamental
For beauty, not function
- displayPresentation for viewing
- artificialMade, not natural
- fakeNot the real thing
wax fruit · centerpiece · garnish · presentation · prop · replica · imitation · faux · silk flowers · potpourri
bones
Rigid internal support structure
pits · seeds · stems · rinds · cores · gristle · cartilage · casing · wrapper · skewer
oleander
Toxic flowering evergreen shrub
- foxgloveTubular woodland flower
- nightshadeOften toxic plant family
- hemlockPoisonous umbellifer or conifer
rhododendron · azalea · lily of the valley · castor bean · mistletoe · poinsettia · holly berries · yew · monkshood · angel trumpet
non-edibledelicious
Highly pleasing to taste
tasty · appetizing · palatable · scrumptious · yummy