omphalos

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. The navel; the central point or hub of something. In its literal sense, it refers to the small, hollow scar on the abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached. Figuratively, it is used to denote the central or most important point of something. Examples of Usage Literal (Anatomical) : The statue's detail was so fine you could see its omphalos . In some cultures, the ompha...