ripe
ripe \'ri-p\ aj [ME, fr. OE ri-pe; akin to OE ri-pan to reap - more at R]EAP 1: fully grown and developed : MATURE 2: having mature knowledge, understanding, or judgment 3a: of advanced years : LATE 3b: fully arrived : SUITABLE {the time seemed ~} 4: fully prepared : READY 5: brought by aging to full flavor or the best state : MELLOW {(R@ cheese} 6: ruddy, plump, or full like ripened fruit - ripe.ly av