pubescence

The state of being pubescent.

The attainment or onset of puberty.

A covering of soft down or short hairs, as on certain plants and insects.

The coming of puberty, or attaining to puberty; the state of being pubescent; puberty.

Hairiness; especially, the fine soft hairs of various insects, etc.; lanugo.

In botany: The condition or character of being pubescent.

The down or hair which grows on many plant-surfaces. See pubescent.

The quality or state of being pubescent, or of having arrived at puberty.

A covering of soft short hairs, or down, as one some plants and insects; also, the state of being so covered.

The state of being in or reaching puberty.