navel in French
navel in French is nombril, ombilic — navel means the small indentation on the belly where the umbilical cord was once attached.
navel in French
nombril
(anatomy) The indentation or bump remaining in the abdomen of placental mammals where the umbilical cord was attached before birth.
ombilic
(anatomy) The indentation or bump remaining in the abdomen of placental mammals where the umbilical cord was attached before birth.
What does "navel" mean?
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noun The small indentation on the belly where the umbilical cord was once attached.
"She has a small tattoo just above her navel."
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noun A seedless variety of orange with a navel-like formation at its base.
"Navel oranges are easy to peel and very sweet."
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navel in a sentence
- She has a small tattoo just above her navel.
- Navel oranges are easy to peel and very sweet.
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What is "navel" in French?
"navel" in French is nombril, ombilic. navel means: The small indentation on the belly where the umbilical cord was once attached.
How do you use "navel" in a sentence?
Example: "She has a small tattoo just above her navel." In French, "navel" is nombril, ombilic.
Are there other ways to say "navel" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "navel": nombril, ombilic.
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