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omphalophobia

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Fear of navels.

rare, uncountable

Examples

“So, for example, both Edna and Harriet agree⟳ that they had a contract that obligated Edna to teach⟳ Bellydancing for Seniors at Harriet's Dance⟳ Studio and Retirement Village. They also both agree⟳ that Edna became crippled by a sudden onset of Omphalophobia. Edna, though fearful, was also very responsible, and telephoned Tedwardo, her longtime dancing buddy, to take⟳ over her contractual obligations.”
“Some people can’t even bear⟳ the thought of picking the fluff out of their bellybuttons - these people suffer⟳ from what is known as omphalophobia.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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