defloration

Meanings

• noun

  The act of removing the hymen or virginity from a woman, often through sexual intercourse.

  - "The defloration of the young princess was a grand event in the kingdom."
  - "Many cultures have ceremonies or traditions surrounding the defloration of young women."

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Synonyms

deflowerment

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with defloration
floration , adornation , devotion

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Variants

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defloration , deflorations

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'deflorare' meaning 'to strip of flowers' metaphorically used to describe the removal of a woman's hymen.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'defloration' is often used interchangeably with the term 'virginity loss'.

2. In some cultures, the defloration of a young woman was considered a sign of her readiness for marriage.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hymen: A thin membrane that partially covers the external vaginal opening in some women, ruptured during first sexual intercourse or other forms of penetration.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the defloration of a young woman was considered a significant rite of passage into womanhood. This event was often celebrated with feasts, gifts, and other forms of recognition.

How to Memorize "defloration"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a flower being plucked of its petals to represent the defloration of a woman.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'defloration' with the concept of a woman's first sexual experience.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Delicate Flower Opened' to remember the meaning of defloration.

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