praepubis

/ˈprɛpʌbɪs, -ˌbaɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A boy who has not yet entered puberty, typically under the age of 13 or 14, especially one who is still in the prepubertal stage.

“The child was still in the praepubis stage, and his voice had not yet broken.”

Synonyms

  • preadolescent
  • prepubescent
  • pubescent

Antonyms

  • adolescent
  • pubescent