deflower

Meanings

• Verb

  To remove the hymen of a virgin woman, signifying loss of virginity

  - "She was deflowered on her wedding night."
  - "The act of deflowering is a significant moment in many cultures."

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Synonyms

deflorate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deflower
flower , power , hour , tower

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Variants

List of all variants of deflower that leads to same result
deflower , deflowered , deflowerer , deflowerers , deflowering , deflowers

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally from Old French desflorer, meaning 'to unleaves' or 'to strip of leaves'. The current meaning developed in English in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'deflower' has been used in various forms of media, including novels, films, and songs.

2. In some cultures, the loss of virginity is celebrated as a rite of passage.

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Related Concepts

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1. Virginity: A state of moral purity, often associated with sexual inexperience.

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Culture

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In literature and art, deflowering is often depicted as a symbol of transition from innocence to experience. In some contexts, it can also carry negative connotations, such as rape or exploitation.

How to Memorize "deflower"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the act of removing a petal or layer from a flower, representing the loss of virginity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of loss of innocence or transition to adulthood.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: D - Defines loss of virginity; E - Emblematic of innocence lost; F - First step to adulthood; L - Loss of purity; O - Often associated with weddings; W - Wedding night experience.

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