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Puerility Definition & Meaning

puerility
noun
  1. the state of a child between infancy and adolescence
  2. a property characteristic of a child

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Frequently asked questions

What does puerility mean?
the state of a child between infancy and adolescence a property characteristic of a child
What part of speech is puerility?
Puerility is a noun.
How many definitions does puerility have?
Puerility has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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