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ripen

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Main Entry: rip·en
Pronunciation: \ˈrī-pən, ˈrī-pəm\
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): rip·ened; rip·en·ing \ˈrī-pə-niŋ, ˈrīp-niŋ\
Date: 1561

intransitive verb : to grow or become ripetransitive verb 1 : to make ripe
2 a : to bring to completeness or perfection b : to age or cure (cheese) to develop characteristic flavor, odor, body, texture, and color c : to improve flavor and tenderness of (beef or game) by aging under refrigeration

rip·en·er \ˈrī-pə-nər, ˈrīp-nər\ noun


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