navel

/'neivəl/
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navel

She looked down at the small tattoo just above her navel.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The central point or middle of something: A point considered to be the central or focal point of a place, area, or concept.
    • The small, hollow scar on the abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached: The physical mark on the stomach left after the umbilical cord is cut at birth; also called the bellybutton.
Examples of Usage
  • As the central point:
  • As the bellybutton:
Advanced Usage
  • "Navel-gazing": Excessive introspection or self-absorption.
  • To be the navel of the world: To be considered the most important central point (often used metaphorically).
Variants and Related Words
  • Umbilicus (noun): The technical, anatomical term for the navel.
  • Bellybutton (noun): An informal synonym for navel.
  • Omphalos (noun): A term of Greek origin meaning "navel," often used in historical or mythological contexts to denote a sacred central stone or point.
Synonyms
  • Center: The middle point or part.
  • Hub: The effective center of an activity, region, or network.
  • Bellybutton: Informal synonym for the physical navel.
Related Phrases
  • Navel orange: A type of orange with a navel-like formation at the top.
Related Idioms
  • Contemplate one's navel: To engage in self-absorbed or useless introspection (similar to "navel-gazing").
navel

She looked down at the small tattoo just above her navel.

Noun
  1. the center point or middle of something
    • the Incas believed that Cuzco was the navel of the universe
  2. a scar where the umbilical cord was attached
    • you were not supposed to show your navel on television
    • they argued whether or not Adam had a navel
    • she had a tattoo just above her bellybutton

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