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Navel

noun
/ˈneɪ.vəl/

Meaning

the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached
the small hollow or raised area in the middle of the stomach, also called the belly button

Example Sentences

The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.

The baby’s navel was carefully cleaned after birth.

Example Expressions

navel-gazing

Synonyms

belly button, umbilicus, tummy button
Entry 1
belly button, umbilicus
Entry 2
belly button, umbilicus, tummy button

Antonyms

back, spine

Collocations

navel cord, navel piercing, navel orange, clean the navel, navel area
Entry 1
navel cord, navel piercing, navel orange
Entry 2
clean the navel, navel piercing, navel area

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