verb
deflower
Deflower (verb) means to take away the virginity of a person, particularly a woman or girl.
verb
1
To take away the virginity of a person, particularly a woman or girl.
2
To remove the flowers from a plant.
3
To take away someone's or something's beauty and charm.
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Etymology
Deflower came into English from Middle English deflouren, from Old French desflorer (modern French déflorer), which traces back to Late Latin deflōrāre. By surface analysis it is also de- + flower.
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What is the meaning of deflower?
"deflower" (verb) means to take away the virginity of a person, particularly a woman or girl.
What is another word for deflower?
Other words for "deflower" include impair, mar, ruin, spoil, vitiate.
What are the different meanings of deflower?
"deflower" has 3 main meanings: 1. To take away the virginity of a person, particularly a woman or girl; 2. To remove the flowers from a plant; 3. To take away someone's or something's beauty and charm.
