deflorate
deflorate · deflorates · deflorated · deflorating
To remove the flowers fromTo remove the flowers from.
/diːˈflɔɹeɪt/
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To remove the flowers from.
The bush is often deflorated by browsing wildlife.
(archaic, transitive)To take the virginity of; to deflower.
Origin
From de- + florate.From de- + florate.
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Forms
deflorates, deflorating, deflorated, deflorated| Base form | deflorate · to deflorate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | deflorates |
| Present participle | deflorating |
| Past simple | deflorated |
| Past participle | deflorated |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle