maturing

verb

cause to ripen and discharge pus

grow old or older

cause to ripen or develop fully

become due for repayment

develop and work out fully in one's mind

develop and reach maturity

adjective

(of birds) having developed feathers or plumage

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

having reached full natural growth or development

fully considered and perfected

characteristic of maturity

Roots

maturusmatur- · Latin · ripe

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