Found 2 items, similar to ripening.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: ripening ripening n 1: coming to full development; becoming mature [syn: maturation, maturement] 2: acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time [syn: aging, ageing]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Ripening Ripen \Rip"en\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Ripened;p. pr. & vb. n. Ripening.] 1. To grow ripe; to become mature, as grain, fruit, flowers, and the like; as, grapes ripen in the sun. [1913 Webster] 2. To approach or come to perfection. [1913 Webster]