RIPEN


Meaning of RIPEN in English

— ripener , n.

/ruy"peuhn/ , v.t. , v.i.

1. to make or become ripe.

2. to bring or come to maturity, the proper condition, etc.; mature.

[ 1555-65; RIPE + -EN 1 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .