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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