Nābhi & Nābhī (f.) [Vedic nābhi, nābhī; Av. nabā; Gr. o)mfalo/s (navel); Lat. umbo & umbilicus; Oir. imbliu (navel); Ags. nafu; Ohg. naba (nave), Ger. nabel=E. nave & navel] 1. the navel A iii.240; J i.238; DA i.254 (where it is said that the Vessā (Vaiśyas) have sprung from the navel of Brahmā). -- 2. the nave of a wheel Vv 644 (pl. nabhyo & nabbho SS=nābhiyo VvA 276); J i.64; iv.277; Miln 115.