adj
pubescent
Pubescent (adj) means At or just after the age of puberty.
adj
1
At or just after the age of puberty.
2
Covered with down or fine hairs.
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Etymology
From Middle French pubescent, from Latin pubescens (“to become hairy, downy, or an adult”).
Rhymes for pubescent
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What is the meaning of pubescent?
"pubescent" (adj) means at or just after the age of puberty.
What are the different meanings of pubescent?
"pubescent" has 2 main meanings: 1. At or just after the age of puberty; 2. Covered with down or fine hairs.