defloration

UK
/ˌdiːfləˈreɪʃən/
US
/ˌdiːfləˈreɪʃən/

Translations

deflorationnoun
deflorations
pl
The defloration of the flower marked the beginning of its pollination process.
Дефлорация цветка ознаменовала начало процесса его опыления.
Synonyms
deflorationadjective
UK
/ˌdiːfləˈreɪʃən/
US
/ˌdiːfləˈreɪʃən/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "defloration ritual")

Definitions

deflorationnoun
The act or instance of taking, or losing, a woman's virginity, especially through first sexual intercourse.
Traditional societies often attached great importance to the defloration of a bride.
The removal or plucking of the flowers or blossoms of a plant.
Excessive defloration of the orchard weakened the trees' ability to fruit.
deflorationadjective
Relating to or associated with defloration or the loss of virginity.
The villagers performed a defloration ritual on the wedding night.