umbilicus
Collocations
5ADJ.
below, near, tied
VERB + UMBILICUS
ate, cut, discharge
UMBILICUS + NOUN
afterbirth
PREP.
from, in
ADV.
further
Definitions
noun
A navel.
Umbilical cord
Although I have been tempted to cut the umbilicus, and pass a ligature round the remaining portion on one occasion, yet I now deem such interference officious and uncalled - for at this eventful period.
She ate the umbilicus, and the afterbirth, which is supposed to be good for them. Then she licked off the first kitten and was ready for the next.
A hilum.
A depression or opening in the center of the base of many spiral shells.
Either of the two apertures in the calamus of a feather.
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Idioms & Phrases
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6Although I have been tempted to cut the umbilicus, and pass a ligature round the remaining portion on one occasion, yet I now deem such interference officious and uncalled - for at this eventful perio
WiktionaryShe ate the umbilicus, and the afterbirth, which is supposed to be good for them. Then she licked off the first kitten and was ready for the next.
WiktionaryThen he tied the umbilicus in two places, using bits of Manila twine, and made his cut between them.
WiktionaryThe surgeon made a small incision just below the umbilicus.
Tatoeba · #13625480A tiny hernia was visible near the infant's umbilicus.
Tatoeba · #13625481Dr. Mohammed-Abdi noticed a mild discharge from the umbilicus and ordered further tests.
Tatoeba · #13625487