The difference between Comestible and Drinkable
When used as nouns, comestible means anything that can be eaten, whereas drinkable means that which can be drunk.
When used as adjectives, comestible means suitable to be eaten, whereas drinkable means able to be drunk (as liquid).
check bellow for the other definitions of Comestible and Drinkable
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Comestible as an adjective:
Suitable to be eaten; edible.
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Comestible as a noun (chiefly, in the plural):
Anything that can be eaten; food.
Examples:
"synonyms: foodstuff sustenance victuals Thesaurus:food"
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Drinkable as an adjective:
Able to be drunk (as liquid).
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Drinkable as an adjective (of water):
Safe to drink.
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Drinkable as an adjective (of an alcoholic [[beverage]], especially [[wine]]):
Of good or satisfactory quality.
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Drinkable as a noun (usually in plural):
That which can be drunk.