defloration

noun

de·​flo·​ra·​tion ˌde-flə-ˈrā-shən 

ˌdē-flȯ-

: rupture of the hymen (as by sexual intercourse)

Word History

Etymology

Middle English defloracioun, from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French defloracion, from Late Latin defloration-, defloratio, from deflorare — see deflower

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

defloration

noun

de·​flo·​ra·​tion ˌdef-lə-ˈrā-shən  ˌdē-flə- 

: rupture of the hymen

deflorate

ˈdef-lə-ˌrāt  ˈdē-flə- 

transitive verb

deflorated; deflorating