Navel: meaning, definitions and examples

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navel

 

[ หˆneษช.vษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

body part

The navel, also known as the belly button, is the small indentation or protrusion in the center of the abdomen. It is the remnant of the umbilical cord that connected a fetus to its mother during pregnancy. After birth, this area often heals and forms a scar.

Synonyms

belly button, navel cavity, umbilicus

Examples of usage

  • She has a cute navel.
  • He looked at his navel in the mirror.
  • The doctor examined the navel for any signs of infection.

Translations

Translations of the word "navel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น umbigo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคญเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bauchnabel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pusar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒะฟะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pฤ™pek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใธใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nombril

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ombligo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถbek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ๊ผฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูุฑู‘ุฉ ุงู„ุจุทู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pupek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pupok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚š่„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ popka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nafl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ombligo

Etymology

The word 'navel' originates from the Old English word 'nafela', which means 'navel' or 'umbilicus'. This term has Germanic roots, with cognates in various languages, including Dutch 'navel' and German 'Nabel'. The word has been used in the English language since around the 12th century, reflecting a longstanding interest in human anatomy and the significance of the umbilicus in representing the connection between mother and child. Throughout history, the navel has held various cultural significances, symbolizing life, sustenance, and even spirituality in different societies.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,792, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.