English Explanatory Dictionary

deflower

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To take the virginity of (somebody), especially a woman or girl.
  2. To deprive of flowers.
  3. To deprive of grace and beauty.

Pronunciation

/diˈflaʊ.ɚ/ /dɪˈflaʊə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-deflower.wav

Word forms

deflower deflowers deflowering deflowered

Etymology

From Middle English deflouren, from Old French desflorer (modern French déflorer), from Late Latin deflōrāre. By surface analysis, de- + flower.

Synonyms

deflorate cherry-pop

Derived words

defloration deflowerment deflowerer undeflowered
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