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
