Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*h₁ed-
7 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *h₁ed-, most common first.
- eatTo consume (something solid or semi-solid, usually food) by putting it into the mouth and swallowing it.
- solemnOf or pertaining to religious ceremonies and rites; (generally) religious in nature; sacred.
- fretEspecially when describing animals: to consume, devour, or eat.
- escaroleA subspecies or variety of broad-leaved endive (Cichorium endivia subsp. endivia, syn. Cichorium endivia var. latifolium), which is eaten as a vegetable.
- ovestThe mast and acorns of the oak; the turn-out.
- esculentSuitable for eating; eatable, edible.
- ettinA giant.