Definitions

1. verb

to remove the horns from (an animal, especially a deer), especially for mounting or display

“The taxidermist decided to decollate the deer’s head for a more realistic display.”

2. verb

to remove the leaves from (a plant, especially a succulent) to prevent rot

“To prevent the cactus from rotting, it’s best to decollate the lower leaves.”

3. noun

the act of removing the horns or leaves, especially from an animal or plant

“The decollation of the deer’s head took great skill and care.”