OMPHALOS


Meaning of OMPHALOS in English

n. Gk Antiq. 1 a conical stone (esp. that at Delphi) representing the navel of the earth. 2 a boss on a shield. 3 a centre or hub.

[ Gk, = navel, boss, hub ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.