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Etymology
First attested w:1900|1900, from G. Menarche (w:1895|1895), formed from Greek μηνη �moon�, (on the model of post-classical Latin menorrhagia) + Greek α��η �beginning�.

Pronunciation
IPA: /m�'n�:ki/

Noun
menarche

1. The onset of menstruation; the beginning of the menstrual period. A girl's first period.

#:*1973: How old is she? Nine? Ten? The menarche is not far off � a hint of a bosom, poor child. � Patrick O'Brian, HMS Surprise

Antonyms
menopause

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