omphalophobia

Etymology

From omphalo- + -phobia.

omphalophobia means fear of navels. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

noun

Fear of navels.“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.”