Definition of "omphaloskepsis" [omphaloskepsis]

• Contemplation of or meditation upon one's navel. (noun)
• Ratiocination to the point of self-absorption (noun)

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• "That was no way to earn three ounces of jasmine oil, let alone to earn three years of omphaloskepsis, which was what the doctor ordered (or did the doctor order the smothered burrito?)."
• "Learned a new word you would like .. omphaloskepsis."
• "If pressed, could you spell syzygy or capybara, phylactery or omphaloskepsis or acouchi?"