Deflorate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /diːˈflɔɹət/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Deflorate is an adjective meaning (botany) Past the flowering state.
Meaning
(botany) Past the flowering state.
More Meanings
- (transitive, botany) To remove the flowers from.
- (transitive, archaic) To take the virginity of; to deflower.
Example Sentences
The deflorate rose-bushes take on a brownish tint.
The bush is often deflorated by browsing wildlife.
Word Forms
- deflorates
- deflorating
- deflorated
Synonyms for deflorate
Depending on context, synonyms include deflower, cherry-pop.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include postflowering, florescent, aflower, flowering, florigenic, floriate.
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