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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

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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