Pō'ta-ble1, a.
a. [Fr. & Sp. potable, It. potabile, Lat. potabilis, from potare, to drink.] Fit to be drunk; drinkable. “Water fresh and potable.” Bacon.
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a. [Fr. & Sp. potable, It. potabile, Lat. potabilis, from potare, to drink.] Fit to be drunk; drinkable. “Water fresh and potable.” Bacon.
n. Something that may be drank; a beverage. Phillips.