ephebus

ephebus Definition

ephe·bus (e fē′bəs)

noun pl. -·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

ephebus Related Forms

ephe′·bic adjective

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