Meaning of the word navel in English

What does navel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

navel

US /ˈneɪ.vəl/

UK /ˈneɪ.vəl/

a small, usually depressed scar in the middle of the abdomen, marking the point of attachment of the umbilical cord to the fetus

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The baby's navel healed quickly after birth.

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She has a small piercing in her navel.

Synonym:

belly button umbilicus

the central part or point of something

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The city was considered the navel of the empire.

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He believed his hometown was the navel of the universe.

Synonym:

center core hub middle

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