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infibulation

in·fib·u·la·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-fib-yuh-ley-shuh n]
    • /ɪnˌfɪb yəˈleɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-fib-yuh-ley-shuh n]
    • /ɪnˌfɪb yəˈleɪ ʃən/

Definitions of infibulation word

  • noun infibulation the stitching together of the vulva, often after a clitoridectomy, leaving a small opening for the passage of urine and menstrual blood. 1
  • noun infibulation the similar stitching of the prepuce. 1
  • noun infibulation The practice of excising the clitoris and labia of a girl or woman and stitching together the edges of the vulva to prevent sexual intercourse. It is traditional in some northeastern African cultures but is highly controversial. 1
  • noun infibulation the practice, as in some areas of North Africa, of sewing up most of the opening to the vagina, esp. of unmarried girls, to prevent sexual intercourse 0
  • noun infibulation an act of fastening, especially the stitching together of the labia to prevent intercourse. 0
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Origin of infibulation

First appearance:

before 1640
One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; (< F) < Latin infībulāt(us), past participle of infībulāre to fasten the prepuce with a clasp (in- in-2 + fībulāre to fasten, verbal derivative of fībula fibula) + -ion- -ion

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Parts of speech for Infibulation

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infibulation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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