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Definition of ripener in English: ripenernoun ˈrʌɪp(ə)nə 1Generally. A person who or thing which causes ripening. 2With modifying word, as early, late, slow, etc.: a fruit, plant, etc., that ripens at the time or in the manner specified. Occasionally (by extension) of a person. 3In honey-making: a tank or other device in which honey is allowed to stand until it is ready to be put in jars.
Origin Late 16th century (in an earlier sense). From ripen + -er. In specific medical use in sense 1a after post-classical Latin maturativum maturative. Definition of ripener in US English: ripenernounˈrʌɪp(ə)nə 1Generally. A person who or thing which causes ripening. 2With modifying word, as early, late, slow, etc.: a fruit, plant, etc., that ripens at the time or in the manner specified. Occasionally (by extension) of a person. 3In honey-making: a tank or other device in which honey is allowed to stand until it is ready to be put in jars.
Origin Late 16th century (in an earlier sense). From ripen + -er. In specific medical use in sense 1a after post-classical Latin maturativum maturative. |