'Ripening' definitions:

Definition of 'ripening'

(from WordNet)
noun
Coming to full development; becoming mature [syn: maturation, ripening, maturement]
noun
Acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time [syn: ripening, aging, ageing]

Definition of 'Ripening'

From: GCIDE
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To approach or come to perfection. [1913 Webster]

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