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navel

[ney-vuhl] / ˈneɪ vəl /
ADJECTIVE
of the navel
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I had the kombu-cured Japanese hamachi with navel orange, capers, chili, and kohlrabi—bright, balanced, and just a little spicy.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

If you get a stud in your navel or a little tattoo on your ankle, you aren’t likely to look back later and kick yourself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

A thick line marks a healed cut from just under the man’s neck all the way down to his navel.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2024

The metabolism of navel orangeworms — like many agricultural pests — is tied to temperature.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2024

When I dropped my legs back down, I saw the misshapen black circle decorating the sleeping bag below my navel, its melted edge already cooled and curled.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx




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