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noun
The state of being in or reaching puberty.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A covering of fine, soft hairs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences, zoology
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
the time of life when sex glands become functional
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: puberty
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: time of life
History
From Latin pūbēscentia, from pūbēscō.
Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
