Definition of MENARCHE

menarche

Meanings

Plural: menarches

Noun

  • the first occurrence of menstruation in a woman
  • The onset of menstruation; a girl's first period.

Origin / Etymology

First attested 1900, from German Menarche, formed from meno- + -arche.

Synonyms

menophania

Antonyms

menopause

Scrabble Score: 15

menarche is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
menarche is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
menarche is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

menarche is a valid Words With Friends word