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nubile - What does it mean?

Definition of 'nubile'

English

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • of an age suitable for marriage; marriageable (principally of a young woman).
  • sexually attractive (especially of a young woman).
  • Usage notes

    For a man, especially a young man, (m) is sometimes used as the corresponding term in the sense ‘marriageable’, particularly in the phrase (eligible bachelor) .

    Derived terms

    * nubility

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A young sexually attractive woman
  • Anagrams

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