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overripen

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rip⋅en

[rahy-puhn]
–verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
1. to make or become ripe.
2. to bring or come to maturity, the proper condition, etc.; mature.

Origin:
1555–65; ripe + -en 1


rip⋅en⋅er, noun
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