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ripen

rip.en \'ri--p*n, 'ri-p-*m\ \'ri-p-(*-)nin\ \'ri-p-(*-)n*r\ vb or 
   ri.pen.ing : to grow or become ripe  1: to make ripe  2a: to bring to 
   completeness or perfection  2b: to age or cure (cheese) to develop 
   characteristic flavor, odor, body,  texture, and color 2c: to improve 
   flavor and tenderness of (beef or game) through a period of  refrigeration 
   - rip.en.er n