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Omphalus

Noun (Anatomy)

The omphalus refers to the navel or the rounded central point on the abdomen.

Sample Sentence: She gently placed her finger on the baby's omphalus, careful not to disturb the healing process.

Noun (Botany)

In botany, the omphalus is the central point or depression on the base of certain mushrooms.

Sample Sentence: The identifying feature of the mushroom was the distinct omphalus at the bottom.

Noun (Religion)

In religious context, omphalus refers to a sacred stone or object representing the center of the world or universe.

Sample Sentence: Pilgrims would gather around the omphalus, a holy relic believed to connect them with the divine.

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