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pubescent

Syllabification: (pu·bes·cent)
Pronunciation: /pyo͞oˈbesənt/

Definition of pubescent

adjective

  • 1relating to or denoting a person at or approaching the age of puberty.
  • 2 Botany & Zoology covered with short soft hair; downy.

noun

  • a person at or approaching the age of puberty.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from French, or from Latin pubescent- 'reaching puberty', from the verb pubescere

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