nubile

• Прилагательное, ныне считающееся устаревшим или оскорбительным, изначально использовавшееся для описания молодой женщины, достигшей половой зрелости и считающейся подходящей для брака.

An adjective, now considered old-fashioned or offensive, originally used to describe a young woman who is sexually mature and considered suitable for marriage.

1. Marriageable ageC1formal

   Describes a young woman who is considered old enough or suitable for marriage.

   Брачного возраста

   • In some cultures, girls are considered nubile after reaching a certain age.
   • The novel's protagonist is a nubile young woman from a wealthy family.
   • Historically, nubile women were often presented at court.

   Synonymseligiblemarriageable