nubility

/nuˈbɪləti/
noun
  1. The state or condition of being sexually mature and suitable for marriage (especially of a young woman).
    • Her nubility was mentioned in the historical records as a reason for her early betrothal.
    • The concept of nubility has changed greatly over the centuries.
    • In some traditional cultures, a girl's nubility is marked by a special coming-of-age ritual.
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