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over-mature
adjective
(alsoovermature)uk /ˌəʊ.və.məˈtʃʊər/ us /ˌoʊ.vɚ.məˈtʃʊr/
Over-mature plants, vegetables, fruits, etc. have grown beyond their full adult size or the point when they are in their best condition. :
Over-mature trees are liable to lose branches in storms, or through old age or disease.
When overmature, the fruit can become spongy and bitter.
Don't buy peas which are tightly packed in their pods, as they are likely to be over-mature and starchy.
Some trees in the forest are left to become over-mature in order to provide homes for wildlife.
Avoid herbs that have wilted or yellow leaves, indicating over-mature or damaged produce.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Physically and mentally mature & immature
adult
adulting
ageing
babyish
childish
immature
immaturely
immaturity
infantile
juvenile
mature
maturity
petulance
petulancy
petulant
petulantly
post-adolescent
secondary sexual characteristic
sophomoric
young at heartidiom
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