Definitions for "navel orange"
A type of orange in which the fruit incloses a small secondary fruit, the rind showing on the exterior a navel-like pit or depression at the apex. There are several varieties; they are usually seedless, or nearly so, and are much grown in California.
The navel is an excellent eating orange. Its name originates from the fact that the blossom end resembles the human navel. This large fruit has a bright-orange skin that`s thick and easy to peel. The pulp is sweet, flavorful and seedless.
seedless orange enclosing a small secondary fruit at the apex