infibulate
pronunciation
How to pronounce infibulate in British English:
UK [ɪn'fɪbjʊleɪt]
How to pronounce infibulate in American English:
US [ɪn'fɪbjəˌleɪt]
Word Origin
- infibulate (v.)
- 1620s, from Latin infibulatus, past participle of infibulare "to close with a clasp," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + fibula "a clasp, pin" (see fibula). Related: Infibulated.