deflorate

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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Pronunciation

/diːˈflɔɹət/ (UK)

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/diːˈflɔɹət/ (UK) · /diːˈflɔɹeɪt/ (UK)

Definition of deflorate

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

(not-comparable)Past the flowering state.

“The deflorate rose-bushes take on a brownish tint.”

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adj

(not-comparable)Past the flowering state.

“The deflorate rose-bushes take on a brownish tint.”

verb

(transitive)To remove the flowers from.

“The bush is often deflorated by browsing wildlife.”
(archaic, transitive)To take the virginity of; to deflower.

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From de- + florate.

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