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pubescent

pu·bes·cent [ pyoo béss'nt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. at puberty: reaching or having attained puberty

2. hairy: covered with down or fine hair

[Mid-17th century. Directly or via French< Latin pubescent-, present participle of pubescere "reach puberty" < pubes "adult"]

pu·bes·cence noun
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