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pubescence

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Pubescence (noun) means the condition of going through or having reached puberty.

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1
The condition of going through or having reached puberty.
2
A layer of soft, fine hair covering something.
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Etymology

It comes from Latin pūbēscentia, from pūbēscō.

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What is the meaning of pubescence?
"pubescence" (noun) means the condition of going through or having reached puberty.
What is another word for pubescence?
Other words for "pubescence" include puberty.
What are the different meanings of pubescence?
"pubescence" has 2 main meanings: 1. The condition of going through or having reached puberty; 2. A layer of soft, fine hair covering something.

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