omphalus (Meaning)
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omphalus (n)
a scar where the umbilical cord was attached
Synonyms & Antonyms of omphalus
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omphalus Sentence Examples
- The omphalus, or navel, is a central and symbolic feature of many ancient cultures.
- In Greek mythology, Delphi was believed to be the omphalus of the world, the center of the universe.
- The omphalus stone in Delphi was sacred to Zeus and marked the spot where the two eagles released by Zeus met.
- The omphalus was often depicted in art and architecture, representing the center and unity of the world.
- Some early maps placed the omphalus of the world at Jerusalem, while others situated it in Mecca.
- The omphalus of a shell is the central point from which the spiral originates.
- In embryology, the omphalus is the embryonic structure that connects the developing embryo to the placenta.
- The omphalus of a leaf is the point of attachment to the stem.
- The omphalus of a fruit is the scar left by the attachment to the plant.
- In geology, an omphalus is a conical hill or mountain with a central depression.
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a scar where the umbilical cord was attached
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The omphalus, or navel, is a central and symbolic feature of many ancient cultures.
In Greek mythology, Delphi was believed to be the omphalus of the world, the center of the universe.
The omphalus stone in Delphi was sacred to Zeus and marked the spot where the two eagles released by Zeus met.
The omphalus was often depicted in art and architecture, representing the center and unity of the world.
