underripe

[ uhn-der-rahyp ]

adjective

1. not completely ripe, as fruit.

Word History and Origins

Origin of underripe¹

First recorded in 1700–10; under- + ripe

Example Sentences

Potatoes, underripe, green potatoes are unfit for food; they contain a poisonous substance which renders them actually harmful.

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Wild grapes are preferable, but underripe Concords, Catawbas, and other varieties may be used.

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Use no water with cultivated grapes, but with underripe wild grapes, cup of water may be added to each quart of stemmed grapes.

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Select firm, slightly underripe fruit that is fairly acid and contains a large amount of pectin.

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Fruit that is just a little underripe contains more pectin than the mature or overripe fruits.

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