Definition
omphali
noun
- Plural of omphalos; the navel or a navel-like structure, especially in anatomy or architecture.
Usage: technical; formal
Examples
- The ancient temple's omphali were carved with intricate designs.
- In classical architecture, omphali often marked the sacred center of a space.
- The anatomist studied the omphali of several specimens.
- Greek temples featured omphali as symbolic focal points.