deflorate

adj, verb — 3 senses

deflorate

adj

UK /diːˈflɔɹət/

Etymology From de- + florate.

1

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences Past the flowering state.

The deflorate rose-bushes take on a brownish tint.

deflorate

verb

UK /diːˈflɔɹeɪt/

Etymology From de- + florate.

1

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences To remove the flowers from.

The bush is often deflorated by browsing wildlife.

2

Archaic To take the virginity of; to deflower.

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