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- [uhm-bil-i-kuh s, uhm-buh-lahy-kuh s]
- /ʌmˈbɪl ɪ kəs, ˌʌm bəˈlaɪ kəs/
- /ʌmˈbɪl.ɪ.kəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhm-bil-i-kuh s, uhm-buh-lahy-kuh s]
- /ʌmˈbɪl ɪ kəs, ˌʌm bəˈlaɪ kəs/
Definitions of umbilicus word
- noun plural umbilicus Anatomy. the depression in the center of the surface of the abdomen indicating the point of attachment of the umbilical cord to the embryo; navel. 1
- noun plural umbilicus Botany, Zoology. a navellike formation, as the hilum of a seed. 1
- noun umbilicus a hollow or navel-like structure, such as the cavity at the base of a gastropod shell 0
- noun umbilicus navel 0
- noun umbilicus a navel-like depression, as the hilum of a seed 0
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Origin of umbilicus
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin umbilīcus navel, middle, center; see navel
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Parts of speech for Umbilicus
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
umbilicus popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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noun umbilicus
- navel — umbilicus (def 1).
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