Girlhood (noun)

The state or period of being a girl.

Origin:

The word girlhood is derived from the noun "girl" meaning a young female and the noun "hood" meaning a state or condition.

Examples:

1. She looked back on her girlhood with fond memories.
2. Her girlhood was marked by a lack of female role models.
3. Girlhood is a time of rapid physical and emotional development.
4. Girlhood is a time of discovery and self-discovery.
5. Girlhood is a time of innocence and vulnerability.