1. the time when a person reaches sexual maturity and becomes capable of reproduction
Usage: biological/medical
2. soft fine hair covering parts of plants or animals
Usage: botanical/zoological

Examples

• The onset of pubescence typically occurs between ages 8 and 14.
• During pubescence, significant physical and hormonal changes take place.
• The pediatrician explained the normal stages of pubescence to concerned parents.
• The leaf’s pubescence gives it a silvery appearance.
• Many plants develop pubescence as protection against insects.
• The botanist examined the pubescence on the stem under a microscope.