Ephebic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to a young man or to early manhood, especially in Ancient Greek contexts.

    "The ephebic androgyny of the high classic Apollo turned into effeminacy in Hellenistic art."

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"The ephebic androgyny of the high classic Apollo turned into effeminacy in Hellenistic art."

Etymology

From ephebe + -ic.

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