infibulation
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ɪnfɪbjʊˈleɪʃən/
Noun

infibulation

  1. An act of fastening, especially the stitching together of the labia to prevent intercourse.
    • 1991, Will Self, The Quantity Theory of Insanity:
      When Janner wasn’t telling me about infibulation among the Tuareg or Shan propitiation ceremonies, he was sharing with me the fruits of his concerted observation of Reigate society.
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