infibulate

in·fib·u·late

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-fib-yuh-leyt]
- /ɪnˈfɪb yəˌleɪt/
- /ɪnfˈɪbjʊlˌeɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-fib-yuh-leyt]
- /ɪnˈfɪb yəˌleɪt/

Definitions of infibulate word

verb with object infibulate to stitch together the vulva of (a girl or woman), often after a clitoridectomy, in order to prevent intercourse. 1
verb with object infibulate to stitch the prepuce of (a male). 1
noun infibulate Perform infibulation on (a girl or woman). 1
verb infibulate to enclose (esp the genitals, to prevent sexual intercourse) with a clasp 0
verb infibulate To perform infibulation (on). 0

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Parts of speech for Infibulate

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adverb

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exclamation

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infibulate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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