DEFLOWER


Meaning of DEFLOWER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)dē-ˈflau̇(-ə)r ]

transitive verb

Etymology: 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

Date: 14th century

1. : to deprive of virginity

2. : to take away the prime beauty of

• de·flow·er·er noun

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