First Known Use: 15th century
Dictionary
defloration
noun de·flo·ra·tion \ˌdef-lə-ˈrā-shən, ˌdē-flȯ-\
Definition of DEFLORATION
: rupture of the hymen
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of DEFLORATION
Middle English defloracioun, from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French defloracion, from Late Latin defloration-, defloratio, from deflorare
Medical Dictionary
defloration
noun de·flo·ra·tion \ˌdef-lə-ˈrā-shən, ˌdē-flə-\
Medical Definition of DEFLORATION
: rupture of the hymen
—de·flo·rate \ˈdef-lə-ˌrāt, ˈdē-flə-\ transitive verb, de·flo·rat·ed de·flo·rat·ing
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: deflowerPrevious Word in the Dictionary: deflocculateAll Words Near: defloration
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up defloration? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).