Definitions

1. noun

the state or period of beginning to grow hair, especially on a young person

“The onset of pubescence was a significant change for many adolescents.”

2. noun

the state or period of being in the first stage of development or growth, especially of plants or trees

“The forest underwent a period of rapid pubescence after the spring rains.”

3. noun

the hairs or bristles on a plant or tree

“The pubescence on the stem of the plant helped protect it from pests.”