deflower
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.de·flow·er
transitive verb \(ˌ)dē-ˈflau̇(-ə)r\Definition of DEFLOWER
1
: to deprive of virginity
2
: to take away the prime beauty of
— de·flow·er·er noun
Origin of DEFLOWER
Middle English deflouren, from Middle French or Late Latin; Old French desflorer, from Late Latin deflorare, from Latin de- + flor-, flos flower — more at blow
First Known Use: 14th century
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