Comestible vs. Victuals — What's the Difference?

Fit to be eaten; edible.

Food fit for human consumption.

Something that can be eaten as food

Victuals Food supplies; provisions.

Suitable to be eaten; edible.

To provide with food.

Anything that can be eaten; food.

To lay in food supplies.

Suitable to be eaten; eatable; esculent.

To eat.

Something suitable to be eaten; - commonly in the plural.

Plural of victual

Any substance that can be used as food

Food for human beings, esp. when it is cooked or prepared for the table; that which supports human life; provisions; sustenance; meat; viands.

Suitable for use as food

A stock or supply of foods

A source of materials to nourish the body

Any substance that can be used as food