pubescence

C2 Topic:Abstract Ideas

US /pjuːˈbɛsəns/ See IPA manual

Freq #253475

Meanings

1

noun
A covering of fine, soft hairs.

The leaf pubescence helped reduce water loss.
2

noun
the time of life when sex glands become functional

The leaf pubescence helped reduce water loss.
3

noun
The state of being in or reaching puberty.

The leaf pubescence helped reduce water loss.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

2 noun · the time of life when sex... puberty

Word family

Derived forms postpubescenceprepubescence

Related forms pubescent

Etymology

From Latin pūbēscentia, from pūbēscō.

Topics

Abstract Ideas Word Formation & Derivatives

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