Akademik

puberty

n. the period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction.
Phrases and idioms:
age of puberty the age at which puberty begins, in law usu. 14 in boys and 12 in girls.
Derivatives:
pubertal adj.
Etymology: ME f. F puberteacute or L pubertas f. puber adult

Useful english dictionary. 2012.