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Definition of omphalodes
omphalodes
/ˌɒmfəˈloʊdiːz/
om · pha · lo · des
Plural:omphalodes
omphalodes Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of flowering plants in the borage family (Boraginaceae), native to woodland habitats in the Northern Hemisphere, noted for their small, bright blue or white flowers and uniquely navel-shaped seeds.
Example
"The gardener planted a border of omphalodes, knowing their delicate blue flowers would thrive beautifully in the woodland shade."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Ancient Greek 'omphalos' (navel) and the suffix '-odes' (resembling), referring to the distinctive navel-like shape of the plant's nutlets (seeds).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Omphalodes. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/omphalodes