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English noun: ripening

1. ripening (process) coming to full development; becoming mature


Synonymsmaturation, maturement


Broader (hypernym)biological process, organic process

2. ripening (process) acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time


Synonymsageing, aging


Broader (hypernym)biological process, organic process


Narrower (hyponym)mellowing









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