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Etymology
From Latin infibulare, from in- + fibula �brooch�.
Pronunciation
IPA: /ɪnfɪbj�'leɪ��n/
Noun
infibulation
- an act of fastening, especially the stitching together of the labia to prevent intercourse
#:*1991: 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. � Will Self, The Quantity Theory of Insanity
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