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ripening |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Ripen \Rip"en\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Ripened};p. pr & vb n. {Ripening}.] 1. To grow ripe; to become mature, as grain, fruit, flowers, and the like as grapes ripen in the sun. 2. To approach or come to perfection. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: ripening n 1: coming to full development; becoming mature [syn: {maturation}, {maturing}, {maturement}] 2: acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time [syn: {aging}, {ageing}, {mellowing}]
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