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Girlhood

Description:

Girlhood refers to the period of a female's life between childhood and adolescence. It is the developmental phase in which a girl matures physically, emotionally, and socially, forming her identity and discovering her interests and abilities.

Sample Sentences:

Noun - sense 1:

During girlhood, girls experience significant hormonal changes that mark the onset of puberty.

Noun - sense 2:

Her girlhood was spent exploring the wonders of nature and building friendships that lasted a lifetime.

Noun - sense 3:

The book beautifully captures the essence of girlhood through the protagonist's journey of self-discovery.

Adjective:

The girlhood friendships she formed in elementary school remained strong and supportive even in adulthood.

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