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umbilicate

or um·bil·i·cat·ed

[ uhm-bil-i-kit, -keyt or uhm-bil-i-key-tid ]
/ ʌmˈbɪl ɪ kɪt, -ˌkeɪt or ʌmˈbɪl ɪˌkeɪ tɪd /
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adjective

having the form of an umbilicus or navel.
having an umbilicus.

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Origin of umbilicate

1690–1700; < Latin umbilīcātus, equivalent to umbilīc(us) (see umbilicus) + -ātus -ate1

Words nearby umbilicate

umbilical ligament, umbilical region, umbilical ring, umbilical vein, umbilical vesicle, umbilicate, umbilication, umbilicus, umbiliform, umble pie, umbles
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Words related to umbilicate

umbilical, omphalic

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British Dictionary definitions for umbilicate

umbilicate
/ (ʌmˈbɪlɪkɪt, -ˌkeɪt) /

adjective

having an umbilicus or navel
having a central depressionan umbilicate leaf
shaped like a navel, as some bacterial colonies
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Medical definitions for umbilicate

umbilicate
[ ŭm-bĭl′ĭ-kĭt ]

adj.

Having a central mark or depression resembling a navel.
Having a navel.
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