Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blet
verb
/blɛt/
Definition
Blet is the process by which certain fruits become soft and ripe after they have been harvested.
Examples
- The medlar must be left to blet before it reaches its best flavor.
- After a few days of ripening, you can blet the fruit to enhance its sweetness.
Meaning
It refers mainly to the process occurring in some fruits, such as medlar and persimmons, as they deteriorate and transform into a sweet, edible state after storage.
Synonyms
- Ripen
- Overripe
- Decay
