Meaning of omphaloskepsis in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɒmfələ(ʊ)ˈskɛpsɪs/

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  1. Noun

    omphaloskepsis

    Etymology

    1920s; earliest use found in Aldous Huxley (1894–1963), writer. From omphalo- + ancient Greek σκέψις inquiry

    Definitions

    1. contemplation of one's navel

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