Cyphonism
Pronunciation : Cyph"o*nism (sf`-nz'm or s
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Gr.
Definition : Defn: 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 : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913