Looking for the meaning of the word PUBESCENCE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PUBESCENCE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Pubescence
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from French, or from medieval Latin pubescentia, from Latin pubescent- ‘reaching puberty’ (see pubescent)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pjʊˈbɛsns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the time when puberty begins.
Short Definition:time when puberty begins
Definition:
soft down on the leaves and stems of plants or on various parts of animals, especially insects.
Short Definition:soft down on leaves and stems of plants or on various parts of animals
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