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thelarche

/θiˈlɑɹ.ki/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
the-larche
IPA
/θiˈlɑɹ.ki/
17
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The first stage of postnatal breast development, usually occurring at the beginning of puberty in girls, in which a firm, tender lump develops under the centre of the nipple.

Uncountable

noun

The process of breast development or the period of such development.

Uncountable

Etymology

From Ancient Greek θηλή (thēlḗ, “nipple”) + -arche. By surface analysis, thel- + -arche.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /θiˈlɑɹ.ki/

Usage

Derived Forms

thelarchal thelarcheal

Frequently Paired Words

menarche

Questions

How do you pronounce thelarche?
The recorded pronunciation is /θiˈlɑɹ.ki/.
What does thelarche mean?
The first stage of postnatal breast development, usually occurring at the beginning of puberty in girls, in which a firm, tender lump develops under the centre of the nipple.
Where does thelarche come from?
From Ancient Greek θηλή (thēlḗ, “nipple”) + -arche. By surface analysis, thel- + -arche.

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