English Explanatory Dictionary

devirginate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To deprive of virginity; to deflower.
adj
  1. Deprived of virginity.

Pronunciation

/diːˈvɜː(ɹ)dʒɪneɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-devirginate.wav /diːˈvɜː(ɹ)dʒɪnət/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-devirginate2.wav

Word forms

devirginate devirginates devirginating devirginated

Etymology

First attested in 1583; borrowed from Latin dēvirginātus, perfect passive participle of dēvirginō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Derived words

indevirginate
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