DEVIRGINATE


Meaning of DEVIRGINATE in English

(ˈ)dēˈvərjəˌnāt transitive verb

also de·vir·gin·ize -ˌnīz

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: Latin devirginatus, past participle of devirginare to deflower, from de from, away + -virginare (from virgin-, virgo girl, virgin) — more at virgin

: to deprive of virginity or of virginal quality

• de·vir·gi·na·tion (|)dēˌvərjə|nāshən noun -s

• de·vir·gi·na·tor (ˈ)dēˈvərjəˌnād.ə(r) noun -s

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