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belly button

noun

Definition of belly button

: the human navel

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An illustration published in the study shows the prehistoric parrot coming up to a human’s belly button. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, "When 'Squawkzilla' roamed the earth, some parrots were the size of toddlers, study says," 8 Aug. 2019 This Ohio town located somewhere between the heart and belly button of middle America is painted orange this weekend, with Broncos fans raising toasts to Mr. B and Bailey as they are honored in the Hall’s class of 2019. Mark Kiszla, The Denver Post, "Kiszla: Here’s one reason Champ Bailey is more remarkable than many football legends in the Hall of Fame," 2 Aug. 2019 Then imagine that all your body’s energy is concentrated in your physical center, the point just beneath your belly button. Lila Maclellan, Quartz at Work, "The most highlighter-worthy ideas from popular business books, according to time-pressed readers," 24 July 2019 Hold your compass flat near your belly button, let the magnetic needle settle. James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, "How To Use a Map and Compass," 19 July 2019 Relax your head between your arms, and direct your gaze through your legs or up toward your belly button. Jenny Mccoy, SELF, "Here's How to Do Octavia Spencer's Low-Impact Cardio Workout," 4 Oct. 2018 Pulse this up 20 times while pulling your belly button away from the floor. Stephanie Mansour, NBC News, "A no-sweat, full body workout for busy days," 25 June 2019 Make sure to have the examiner look in your ears, hair and belly button. Dakota Kim, Sunset, "Your Complete Guide to Surviving Tick Season," 22 Jan. 2018 The hallmark symptom of appendicitis is sudden pain that starts on the right side of your lower abdomen or that starts around your belly button and shifts to your lower right abdomen. Korin Miller, SELF, "8 Vomiting Causes to Consider Next Time You’re Really Sick," 18 Jan. 2019

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First Known Use of belly button

circa 1877, in the meaning defined above

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belly button

noun

Kids Definition of belly button

: navel

belly button

noun
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Medical Definition of belly button

: the human navel

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