umbilicate

adjective

um·bil·i·cate ˌəm-ˈbi-li-kət

variants or umbilicated

ˌəm-ˈbi-lə-ˌkā-təd

: depressed like a navel

: having an umbilicus

umbilication

ˌəm-ˌbi-lə-ˈkā-shən

noun

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin umbilīcātus "having a navel-like depression," from umbilīcus "navel, central point" + -ātus -ate entry 3 — more at umbilicus

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of umbilicate was in 1698

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“Umbilicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/umbilicate. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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