scaphism

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Synonyms: scaphium, schism, sophism, escapism, sapphism, graphism, scaphite, scaphion

Antonyms: scaphium, schism, sophism, escapism, sapphism, graphism, scaphite, scaphion

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Noun

1. An alleged form of [[execution]], among the ancient [[Persian]]s, in which the victim is fastened into a hollow boat, [[force-fed]] and [[slather]]ed in honey and milk and exposed to insects until the victim's death. {{C|en|Capital punishment}}

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