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navel

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/ˈneɪ.vəl/ · na-vel

A central point or part, especially the area on the abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached.

Meanings

nounformal

A central point or part, especially the area on the abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached.

ایک مرکزی نقطہ یا حصہ، خاص طور پر پیٹ کا وہ علاقہ جہاں نال کا رسہ لگا ہوا تھا۔

نافہ

naafa

Synonyms

belly buttonumbilicusپیٹ کا بٹنناف

Common Collocations

  • belly button ring
  • navel piercing
  • navel color

Example Sentences

The navel is often a focal point in discussions about human anatomy.

نافہ انسانی جسم کی ساخت پر گفتگو میں اکثر ایک اہم نقطہ ہوتا ہے.

naafa insani jism ki sakeet par guftagu mein aksar aik ahem nuqta hota hai.

She adorned her navel with an intricate design.

اس نے اپنے نافے کو ایک پیچیدہ ڈیزائن سے سجایا.

us ne apne naafe ko aik pechida design se sajaaya.

The doctor examined the patient's navel for signs of infection.

ڈاکٹر نے مریض کے نافے کا معائنہ انفیکشن کے علامات کے لیے کیا.

doctor ne mareez ke naafe ka muaina infection ke alamat ke liye kiya.

Easily Confused With

navel:Navel specifically refers to the belly button, while 'naval' pertains to the navy or ships.

Word Family

naval
adjectiveسمندری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'navy' which relates to the center (navel) of your body.

Imagine a ship floating on the ocean, with the center point marked as a belly button.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "nafela" — navel, belly button

First known use: before 12th century

The word 'navel' comes from the Old English 'nafela', which has similar meanings related to the belly button.