What does NAVEL mean?

Navel

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The small, hollow, depressed scar in the middle of the abdomen, marking the point of attachment of the umbilical cord.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈneɪvəl/, UK: /ˈnāvəl/

Origin and Usage: The word "navel" comes from the Old English word "nafela" which means "navel, belly button." The navel is the remnant of the umbilical cord that connected a baby to its mother in the womb. The word "navel" has been used in English since the 14th century.

Synonyms: Belly button, umbilicus

Related Words: Abdomen, Belly, Girth

Example Sentences:

1. She had a piercing in her navel.
2. He rubbed his navel absentmindedly while thinking.
3. The babys navel had healed completely.
4. She had a mole just above her navel.
5. The navel is often considered an erogenous zone.