mûr — meaning in English

English meaning

• mature adj Fully grown or developed, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally.
• ripe adjective Fully grown and ready to eat, as fruit or grain.
• wall noun A solid upright structure that encloses, divides, or protects an area.

Senses

mûr is used for these senses in English:

• mature Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe.
• mature Profound; careful.
• ripe (of foods) Advanced to the state of fitness for use; mellow.
• wall A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.
• wall A structure built for defense surrounding a city, castle etc.

mature — full definition

1. adj Fully grown or developed, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally.
2. adj Containing content, such as violence or sexual themes, considered suitable only for adults.
3. verb To develop fully or grow into an adult state, whether physically or in outlook.
4. verb Of a financial obligation such as a bond or loan, to reach the date on which payment becomes due.

ripe — full definition

1. adjective Fully grown and ready to eat, as fruit or grain.
2. adjective Ready or suitable for something, especially at the right moment.

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