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Word: Infibulation
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪnˌfɪbjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n
Dialects: British English
Definition:
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 north-eastern African cultures but is highly controversial.
Short Definition:practice of excising clitoris and labia of girl or woman and stitching together edges of vulva
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