nubile

adjective nu·bile \ˈnü-ˌbī(-ə)l, ˈnyü-, -bəl\

: sexually attractive

Full Definition of NUBILE

: of marriageable condition or age

: sexually attractive —used of a young woman

— nu·bil·i·ty \nü-ˈbi-lə-tē, nyü-\ noun

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French, from Latin nubilis, from nubere to marry — more at nuptial

First Known Use: circa 1642

Medical Dictionary

adjective nu·bile \ˈn(y)ü-bəl, -ˌbīl\

: sexually mature; especially : of marriageable condition or age—used of young women

—nu·bil·i·ty \n(y)ü-ˈbil-ət-ē\ noun, plural nu·bil·i·ties

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