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Meaning of 'cyphonism' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Cyphonism [ 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.

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cyperaceous cyperus cypher cyphonautes cypraea cypres cypress cypresses cyprian cyprides

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