Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blet
verb
/blɛt/
Definition
to become overripe or decayed, especially used to describe fruits that have become soft or mushy.
Examples
- The medlar fruit must be left to blet before it becomes sweet enough to eat.
- After the pears blet, they can be used to make delicious preserves.
- Do not pick the fruit too early; let it blet on the branch for the best flavor.
Meaning
Blet refers to the process where fruit becomes overripe, leading to a state that is often soft and somewhat fermented. This term is particularly used for certain fruits like pears and medlar.
Synonyms
- overripe
- decompose
- decay
- ferment
