ripe

a. ඉදුණු

v. ඉදෙනවා

a. පරිණත

a. පැසුණු

a. මේරූ

a. යමකට සුදුසුව පවත්නා

a. යමකට සූදානම්ව පවත්නා

a. වැලකොඩුව

a. සම්පූර්ණ

a. හොඳින් වැඩුණු

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Definition:

Ripe refers to the state of maturity or readiness that a fruit, vegetable, or other agricultural product reaches when it is fully developed and ready to be eaten or used. It signifies that the item has reached its peak of flavor, texture, and aroma.

For fruits, ripeness is typically indicated by changes in color, firmness, and sweetness. In the case of vegetables, ripeness is often determined by size, texture, and color.

The ripeness of a product can greatly affect its taste and nutritional value, making it an important factor to consider when selecting produce.