menarche Meaning & Definition
/mɛˈnɑː.ki/
What Does Menarche Mean?
Menarche is used as a noun meaning The onset of menstruation; a girl's first period.
Menarche in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /mɛˈnɑː.ki/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | menarches |
Menarche Definition (Noun)
- The onset of menstruation; a girl's first period.
Synonyms of Menarche
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Menarche synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
menarche (plural menarches)
Origin of Menarche
First attested 1900, from German Menarche, from Ancient Greek μήν (mḗn, “month”) + Ancient Greek ἀρχή (arkhḗ, “beginning”), or equivalently from meno- + -arche.
How Do You Say Menarche?
Menarche is pronounced /mɛˈnɑː.ki/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (nɑː).