umbiliˈcanimism rare.
[f. L. umbilīc-us umbilicus + anima soul, after late Gr. ὀµϕαλόψυχος.]
The practice of looking steadfastly at the navel, followed by the Hesychasts, in expectation of an outward exhibition of the light supposed to dwell within the soul of man.
| 1874 J. H. Blunt Dict. Sects 192/1 The Light theory and Umbilicanimism of the Hesychasts. |