Pubescence

//pjuːˈbɛsəns// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being in or reaching puberty. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    the time of life when sex glands become functional wordnet
  3. 3
    A covering of fine, soft hairs. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms
bristlecoatdaintinessdelicacydownfleece

Etymology

From Latin pūbēscentia, from pūbēscō.

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