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pubescence

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pu·bes·cence  (py-bsns)
n.
1. The state of being pubescent.
2. The attainment or onset of puberty.
3. A covering of soft down or short hairs, as on certain plants and insects.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.pubescencepubescence - the time of life when sex glands become functional
puberty
time of life - a period of time during which a person is normally in a particular life state
adolescence - the time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood
Translations
pubescence [pjuːˈbesəns] N → pubescencia f
pubescence
n → die Pubertät


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