Omphalopsychite

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:34:50

Om`pha*lop"sy*chite (?), n. [Omphalo- + Gr. breath, spirit, soul: cf. F. omphalopsyque.] Eccl.Hist.

A name of the Hesychasts, from their habit of gazing upon the navel.

 

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