navel /nāˈvl/ noun- The umbilicus or depression in the centre of the abdomen
- A central point
- A nombril (heraldry)
ORIGIN: OE nafela, dimin of nafu nave of a wheel naˈvel-gazing noun (informal) Worthless, unproductive self-analysis, esp when direct action is required navel orange noun A variety of orange with a navel-like depression, and a smaller orange enclosed naˈvel-string noun The umbilical cord naˈvelwort noun Pennywort (genus Cotyledon) contemplate one's navel (joc) To spend time navel-gazing |