ripe

noun

A fruit or vegetable which has ripened.

verb

To ripen or mature

1. (of fruits, vegetables, seeds etc.) Ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature

   ripe apples

2. (of foods) Advanced to the state of fitness for use; mellow

   ripe cheese

3. Having attained its full development; mature; perfected
4. Maturated or suppurated; ready to discharge; -- said of sores, tumors, etc.
5. Ready for action or effect; prepared.
6. Like ripened fruit in ruddiness and plumpness.
7. Intoxicated.
8. Of a conflict between parties, having developed to a stage where the conflict may be reviewed by a court of law.
9. Smelly: having a disagreeable odor.

noun

The bank of a river.

verb

To search; to rummage.