nombril

[nom-bril]

noun Heraldry.

the point in an escutcheon between the middle of the base and the fess point.

Origin of nombril

1555–65; < French: literally, navel

Also called navel.

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British Dictionary definitions for nombril

nombril

noun

heraldry a point on a shield between the fesse point and the lowest point

Word Origin for nombril

C16: from French, literally: navel

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