Etymological root
*h₁ed-
Proto-Indo-European
Words from this root(7)
eat
A1
/it/
To put food in your mouth, chew it, and swallow it.
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obesity
B2
/oʊˈbisɪti/
The condition of being very overweight in a way that is harmful to health.
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etch
C2
/ɛt͡ʃ/
To cut a design, letters, or lines into a hard surface.
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edacious
C2+
/ɪˈdeɪʃəs/
having a huge appetite; voracious or devouring
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eatery
C2+
/ˈitɚi/
an informal restaurant or place to eat
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eats
C2+
/its/
food, especially informal or casual fare
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edible
C2+
/ˈɛdəbəl/
fit or safe to be eaten
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