ungripe

/ˈʌnɡraɪp/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the stem from (a fruit, such as a grape) to allow it to ripen or to stop it from rotting

“The farmer decided to ungrape some of the grapes to help them ripen evenly.”

2. noun

a fruit, especially a grape, that has been deprived of its stem to allow it to ripen or to prevent it from rotting

“The unripe grapes were left on the vine to ungrape and ripen further.”

Synonyms

  • de-cap
  • de-stem

Antonyms

  • grape
  • stem