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overripe

[oh-ver-rahyp] / ˈoʊ vərˈraɪp /






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In the morning, the sidewalk and pavement along Naomi Avenue are littered with crates of discarded melons, tomatoes and other overripe fruit, creating an ugly sight and putrid odor.

From Los Angeles Times

“It would be rather used for ‘hot’ smells and for ripe to overripe smells.”

From Salon

I learned the many shades of stink — from barnyard funk to gym sock to overripe fruit — and how to spot the difference.

From Salon

A condiment built for summer evenings, when everything feels a little overripe and golden at the edges.

From Salon

The process is simple: the overripe bananas are peeled, cut into small pieces, weighed, and mixed with sugar, yeast, raisins, water and covered with lemons.

From BBC