Definition of Cyphonism

1. n. A punishment sometimes used by the ancients, consisting in the besmearing of the criminal with honey, and exposing him to insects. It is still in use among some Oriental nations.

Definition of Cyphonism

1. Noun. An ancient punishment in which the criminal was smeared with honey and exposed to insects. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Cyphonism

cynosure
cynosures
cynthia moth
cyon
cyons
cyperaceous
cypermethrin
cyperuses
cyperusol
cypher
cyphered
cyphering
cypherpunk
cypherpunks
cyphers
cyphonism (current term)
cypin
cypionate
cypionates
cypionic acid
cypovirus
cypoviruses
cypre
cyprenorphine
cypres
cypreses
cypress
cypress family
cypress pine
cypress sedge

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