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nombril

nombril

9.9
A point on a shield halfway between the bottom and the middle
  • noun
  • /ˈnɒmbrɪl/
  • Specialized
: nombril
  • The knight’s coat of arms featured a star at the nombril of the shield.

Examples

  • In traditional heraldry, the nombril is distinct from the exact center of the shield.

  • A red circle was placed on the nombril to symbolize the heart of the family.

  • The nombril is fascinating.

  • Look at the nombril on that shield!

  • In traditional heraldry, the nombril is distinct from the exact center of the shield.

  • The knight’s coat of arms featured a star at the nombril of the shield.

  • A red circle was placed on the nombril to symbolize the heart of the family.

Surface Forms

nombril singular
nombrils plural

Etymology

Nombril comes from French and means 'navel' or 'belly button'. In heraldry it names the shield's 'navel', a small point between the base and the center, so the origin helps you remember that nombril marks that specific point on the shield.