NUBILE
\njˈuːba͡ɪl], \njˈuːbaɪl], \n_j_ˈuː_b_aɪ_l]\
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Generally, the period of puberty is considered to be the age at which both sexes are nubile. They are truly nubile, however, only when they are fitted to procreate healthy and vigorous children, and are competent to discharge their duties as parents.
By Robley Dunglison
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