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  • adjective Alternative spelling of overripe.

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Examples

  • It pours a pale yellow and the nose is rich and fruity with intense ripe (almost over-ripe) pear aromas mingling with those of musk melon and peach skin.

    The New York Cork Report: 2009

  • It pours a pale yellow and the nose is rich and fruity with intense ripe (almost over-ripe) pear aromas mingling with those of musk melon and peach skin.

    LENNDEVOURS: 2009

  • It pours a pale yellow and the nose is rich and fruity with intense ripe (almost over-ripe) pear aromas mingling with those of musk melon and peach skin.

    Keuka Lake Vineyards 2007 Reserve Vignoles 2009

  • It pours a pale yellow and the nose is rich and fruity with intense ripe (almost over-ripe) pear aromas mingling with those of musk melon and peach skin.

    New York Cork Club 2009

  • It pours a pale yellow and the nose is rich and fruity with intense ripe (almost over-ripe) pear aromas mingling with those of musk melon and peach skin.

    Long Island Wine 2009

  • Being a stand-up comedian, I have little doubt he will choose over-ripe tomatoes, broccoli, Brussel sprouts of other heavy artillery of that kind.

    Republican Leader Threatens to Block Seating of Franken - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2009

  • We are spooning over-ripe mangosteen into our mouths, savoring the white, sweet, fleshy bulbs between sips of black coffee.

    Mangosteen in the Afternoon Isabell Serafin 2011

  • Another time, he taught me to load a boule of country bread with the guts of an over-ripe tomato, a stream of olive oil and a thick slice of potato omelet to make the world's best vegetarian sandwich.

    A Fish Tale Katy McLaughlin 2012

  • Most bottles I though excellent, though one disappointment was the Montepulciano, which was quite juicy and over-ripe.

    Newspaper wine clubs - are they any good? NYT jumps in | Dr Vino's wine blog 2009

  • They don't get over-ripe on a shelf nor as mealy in refrigeration.

    The Salad Is in the Bag Sarah Nassauer 2011

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