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omphalos

 (n): a scar where the umbilical cord was attached
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4 months ago yarb said:

Would make a good collective noun for elephants.

4 months ago amerikanka said:

also:
The centre, heart, or hub of a place, organization, sphere of activity, etc
or
In the temple of Apollo at Delphi: a sacred stone of a rounded conical shape, supposed to mark the centre of the earth
or
A raised prominence in the base of a cup, dish, etc

about 1 year ago Jay.Dugger said: Greek for "navel."

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