pubescent

• Zur Pubertät gehörend, die Geschlechtsreife betreffend; mit feinen, weichen Haaren bedeckt.

Relating to or describing the period of puberty; having soft, downy hair.

1. Reaching pubertyC1formal

   Describes someone, especially a human or animal, who has started puberty but is not yet fully grown.

   Die Pubertät erreichend

   • The pubescent teenager experienced rapid growth and mood changes.
   • Pubescent children often require more sleep due to hormonal changes.
   • The study focused on the nutritional needs of pubescent athletes.

   Synonymeadolescentimmaturejuvenilepubertalteenageteenagedyoungyouthful

   Antonymeinfantileprepubertalprepubescent

2. Covered in fine hairsC2formal

   Describes a plant or leaf that is covered with very fine, soft hairs or down.

   Behaart

   • The stem of the plant is pubescent, with tiny hairs visible under a magnifying glass.
   • Botanists noted the pubescent texture of the leaf's underside.
   • Many young leaves are pubescent, which helps protect them from insects.

   Synonymedownyfuzzyhairypuberulentvelvety

   Antonymeglabroushairlesssmooth