infibulation in English
noun
1
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.
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1. Clitoridectomy (removal of the clitoris) and infibulation (sewing up the entrance to the vagina) are more common in a polygamous than in a monogamous society.