iji eji

LanguageIgbo (Nigeria)

Meaning

1. the darkening of a fruit hence becoming ripe, typical of the native African pear (Dacryodes edulis)
2. be ripe
3. to ripen
4. This verb describes the process where a fruit changes color to a darker shade as it matures. It is commonly used to describe the native African pear (ube) turning dark as it becomes ready to eat.

Examples

Part of speechverb

Usage noteThis specific term is most frequently applied to the ripening process of the African pear.

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