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Word: Ripener
Speech Type: Noun
late 16th century (in an earlier sense). From ripen + -er
Generally. A person who or thing which causes ripening.
With 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.
In honey-making: a tank or other device in which honey is allowed to stand until it is ready to be put in jars.
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