Meaning of the word ripened in English

What does ripened mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ripened

US /ˈraɪ.pənd/
UK /ˈraɪ.pənd/

Adjective

fully developed and ready to be eaten or used

Example:
The farmer harvested the ripened corn.
She prefers to eat only perfectly ripened fruit.
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