(ˈ)dē also də̇+ˈ- transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English deflouren, defloren, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French deflorer from Late Latin deflorare, from Latin de- + flor-, flos flower — more at flower
1. : to deprive of virginity : violate , ravish
2. : to take away the prime beauty and grace of : rob of the choicest ornament : ravage , despoil
notion that any artist who accepts employment is deflowered of … integrity — Advertising Age
3.
[probably from de- + flower ]
: to deprive or strip of flowers
an earthquake … deflowering the gardens — Walter Montagu