PUBERTY


Meaning of PUBERTY in English

n. the period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction. age of puberty the age at which puberty begins, in law usu. 14 in boys and 12 in girls. pubertal adj.

[ ME f. F puberté or L pubertas f. puber adult ]

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