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Meaning of pubescent in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌpjuˈbɛs(ə)nt/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    pubescent

    Definitions

    1. (of animals especially human beings) having arrived at the onset of puberty (the age at which sex glands become functional) but not yet fully mature

    Examples

    • « the budding breasts of a pubescent girl and the downy chin of pubescent boy »

    Synonyms

    • immature
  2. 2. covered with fine soft hairs or down

    Examples

    • « downy milkweed seeds »

    Synonyms

    • hairy
    • hirsute

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