labretifery

uncountable

the practice of wearing labrets

Japanese Meaning

唇に装飾用のラブレット（装飾用突起）を着用する行為

Labretifery became a visible sign of identity among the coastal community.

ラブレットの着用は沿岸のコミュニティの間でアイデンティティの象徴となった。

Sense（1）

the practice of wearing labrets

In Africa labretifery is quite common, and varies from tribe to tribe.