de·flow·er v. t. [Previously also spelled deflour.] [imp. & p. p. Deflowered p. pr. & vb. n. Deflowering.]
1. To deprive of flowers.
An earthquake . . . deflowering the gardens. --W. Montagu.
2. To take away the prime beauty and grace of; to rob of the choicest ornament.
3. To deprive of virginity, as a woman; to violate; to ravish; also, to seduce.
If a man had deflowered a virgin. --Milton.
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