umbilicus

Meanings

• noun

  The navel or belly button.

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Synonyms

omphalos , omphalus

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with umbilicus
hiccus , picnic , vicissitude

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Variants

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umbilici , umbilicus , umbilicuses

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Etymology

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From Latin umbilicus, meaning 'navel'.

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Trivia

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1. The umbilicus is the only part of the human body that is not connected to a nerve.

2. In ancient Egypt, the umbilicus was believed to be the center of the body's life force.

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Related Concepts

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1. navel: Another term for the umbilicus.

2. belly button: A common name for the umbilicus.

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Culture

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In some cultures, the umbilicus is considered a symbol of the connection between the mother and the child. In literature, the umbilicus is sometimes used metaphorically to represent the connection between two things or ideas.

How to Memorize "umbilicus"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape and location of the umbilicus on a human body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'umbilicus' with the image of a belly button.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'U is for Umbilicus' to remember the meaning of the word.

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