Navelwort
/ˈneɪ.vəl.wɜːrt/noun
A type of succulent plant often found in coastal areas, known for its rounded leaves resembling a navel.
Did you know?In ancient herbal medicine, Navelwort was believed to have protective properties against evil spirits, linking it to the navel as a source of life and vitality.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*nə́bʰos
“belly, womb, or stomach”
Old English
Old English
nafela
“navel, belly”
Old Norse
Old Norse
naflr
“navel, belly”
Middle English
Middle English
navel
“navel, central point”
16th Century
English
navelwort
“herb associated with the navel, noted for its shape and medicinal properties”
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