pubescence

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Scrabble points
18
Words With Friends
24
Letters
10
Pronunciation
/pjuːˈbɛsəns/

Definition of pubescence

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The state of being in or reaching puberty.
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The state of being in or reaching puberty.
  2. (countable, uncountable)A covering of fine, soft hairs.

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Etymology

From Latin pūbēscentia, from pūbēscō.

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