The process or fact of becoming ripe, ripening; (also) †ripeness (obsolete).

The state of being ripe (in various senses); maturity, mellowness.

Ripeness.

In relation to physical development, and its associated characteristics. Of fruit, wine, cheese, etc.: ripeness; possession of a full flavour.

The action of the verb (in various senses).

The action or process of coming to full development (in various contexts). Of a plant, fruit, etc.

N. Grew's name for: (perhaps) maturation or ripening (of the flesh of a fruit).

Ripening. Obsolete.

The state or quality of being too ripe.

the quality of being blood-ripe.