noun
umbilicus
Umbilicus (noun) means an umbilical cord.
noun
1
An umbilical cord.
"Then he tied the umbilicus in two places, using bits of Manila twine, and made his cut between them."
— David Guterson, East of the Mountains (2000)
2
A hollow or opening found at the centre of the base in many spiral shells.
3
One of the two small openings at the base of a feather's shaft.
4
A cable or pipe that links an astronaut or a spacecraft to a larger craft, used to pass supplies and samples across.
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What is the meaning of umbilicus?
"umbilicus" (noun) means an umbilical cord.
What is another word for umbilicus?
Other words for "umbilicus" include navel, omphalos, omphalus, bellybutton.
What are the different meanings of umbilicus?
"umbilicus" has 3 main meanings: 1. An umbilical cord; 2. A hollow or opening found at the centre of the base in many spiral shells; 3. One of the two small openings at the base of a feather's shaft.
