rareripe

noun

rare·​ripe ˈrer-ˌrīp How to pronounce rareripe (audio)
1
: an early ripening fruit or vegetable
2
dialect : green onion

Word History

Etymology

English dialect rare early + English ripe

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rareripe was in 1722

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Cite this Entry

“Rareripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rareripe. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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