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    Pubes (?), n. [L., the hair which appears on the body at puberty, from pubes adult.]
    1. (Anat.) (a) The hair which appears upon the lower part of the hypogastric region at the age of puberty. (b) Hence (as more commonly used), the lower part of the hypogastric region; the pubic region.

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    2. (Bot.) The down of plants; a downy or villous substance which grows on plants; pubescence.

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