1. the act of removing flowers from a plant
Usage: formal; botanical
2. the loss of virginity, especially in women
Usage: medical; formal

Examples

• The gardener’s defloration of the rose bushes helped promote new growth.
• Botanists studied the effects of early defloration on fruit production.
• The medical textbook discussed defloration in clinical terms.
• Ancient cultures had various rituals surrounding defloration.
• The researcher examined historical attitudes toward defloration.