ephebic
Variant of ephebus
ephebus
definition
ephe·bus (e fē′bəs)
noun pl. ephebi -·bi′ (-bī′)
in ancient Athens, a young citizen (18 to 20 years) undergoing physical and military training
Etymology: L < Gr ephēbos < epi-, at, upon + hēbē, early manhood
Related Forms:
- ephebic ephe′·bic adjective
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