Infibulation

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪnfɪbjʊˈleɪʃən/

Origin

From Latin infībulō ("to close with a clasp or pin").

Full definition of infibulation

Noun

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.