navel

Meanings

• noun

  The central part of the body in humans, located below the chest and above the hips, which contains several organs including the stomach, liver, and intestines. It is also the point where the umbilical cord was attached during fetal development.

  - "The baby's navel was still wet from the birth."
  - "After the surgery, the patient's navel was covered with a bandage."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈneɪvəl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50348390"

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Synonyms

belly button , bellybutton , nave , umbilicus

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with navel
avel , heave , grieve , leave

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Variants

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navel , navel orange , navels , navel oranges , navel-gazing , navel-gazings

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Etymology

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Old English næfel, from naefan to push out, from nāfa to swell, from Proto-Germanic *naubōn-, from PIE *nebh- (to swell).

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Trivia

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1. The navel is the only body part that is not connected to the nervous system.

2. The average depth of the human navel is about 1 cm.

3. In some cultures, the navel is believed to be the entrance to the soul.

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Related Concepts

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1. umbilical cord: The flexible, elastic cord that connects the placenta to the baby during pregnancy and childbirth.

2. navel piercing: A form of body modification involving the piercing of the navel, often for the purpose of wearing jewelry.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the navel is considered a symbol of life, creation, and the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds. It is also a common subject in art and literature.

How to Memorize "navel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, round, and slightly indented area located in the middle of the abdomen. This is the human navel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the navel with the center of the body and the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Never Underestimate A Belly Button' to remember the word 'navel'.

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