1. to remove flowers from a plant
Usage: literal
2. to take away a woman’s virginity
Usage: euphemistic; dated

Examples

• The gardener deflowered the rose bushes to encourage new growth.
• She carefully deflowered the spent blooms from her garden.
• The harsh wind deflowered the cherry trees overnight.
• He deflowered the daffodils to make a bouquet.
• The frost deflowered the entire flower bed.