What is the meaning of pubescent?

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  • Of animals especially human beings) having arrived at the onset of puberty (the age at which sex glands become functional) but not yet fully mature. (
    • usage: "the budding breasts of a pubescent girl and the downy chin of pubescent boy"
  • Covered with fine soft hairs or down.
    • usage: "downy milkweed seeds"
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