Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

umbilicate

Adjective
ʌmˈbɪlɪˌkeɪt
Definition
Having a depression or mark resembling a navel.
Examples
  • The fungi had umbilicate caps, making them easily identifiable.
  • In botany, some plants exhibit umbilicate leaves that are distinctively indented.
  • The shell of the mollusk was umbilicate, drawing attention for its unique shape.
Meaning
The term ‘umbilicate’ refers to the presence of a central depression, similar to a belly button, on a surface or object.
Synonyms
  • navel-like
  • depressed
  • indented