CYPHONISM
Source: 567
Cyph″o‐nism (s?f′?–n?z'm or s�″f�–), 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.
Source: 567
Cyph″o‐nism (s?f′?–n?z'm or s�″f�–), 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.