umbilicus

Definition

A navel.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin umbilīcus (“navel”).

Example Sentences

• "Although I have been tempted to cut the umbilicus, and pass a ligature round the remaining portion on one occasion, yet I now deem such interference officious and uncalled - for at this eventful period."
• "She ate the umbilicus, and the afterbirth, which is supposed to be good for them. Then she licked off the first kitten and was ready for the next."
• "Then he tied the umbilicus in two places, using bits of Manila twine, and made his cut between them."