n. The onset of menstruation; the beginning of the menstrual period. A girl's first period.
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n. the first occurrence of menstruation in a woman
Word Usage
"And he's right: though they can be affected by such factors as weight, physical activity, and environmental toxins, the average age of menarche is around twelve and a half, and the average age of spermarche is around fourteen."