Associations to the word «Ripening»

Wiktionary

RIPENING, noun. The process of becoming ripe.
RIPENING, verb. Present participle of ripen

Dictionary definition

RIPENING, noun. Coming to full development; becoming mature.
RIPENING, noun. Acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.