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nubile

Pronunciation: /ˈnjuːbʌɪl/
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Definition of nubile

adjective

  • 1(of a girl or woman) sexually attractive:he employed a procession of nubile young secretaries
  • 2(of a girl or young woman) sexually mature; old enough for marriage.

Derivatives

nubility

Pronunciation: /-ˈbɪlɪti/
noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin nubilis 'marriageable', from nubere 'cover or veil oneself for a bridegroom' (from nubes 'cloud')

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