English Explanatory Dictionary

pubescence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being in or reaching puberty.
  2. A covering of fine, soft hairs.

Pronunciation

/pjuːˈbɛsəns/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pubescence.wav

Word forms

pubescence pubescences pubescency

Etymology

From Latin pūbēscentia, from pūbēscō.

Related words

pubescent

Derived words

postpubescence prepubescence
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