omphalophobia

English

Etymology

From omphalo- +‎ -phobia.

Pronunciation

• Hyphenation: om‧pha‧lo‧phob‧ia

Noun

omphalophobia (uncountable)

1. (rare) Fear of navels.
   • 2011, Elura Nanos, Michele Sileo, Legalese to English: Civil Procedure:

     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.