Axil

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈæk.sɪl/, /ˈæk.sÉ™l/

Origin

Latin axilla.

Full definition of axil

Noun

1. (botany) The angle or point of divergence between the upper side of a branch, leaf, or petiole, and the stem or branch from which it springs.

Synonyms

• axilla

Related terms

• axillar
• axillary

Anagrams

• Alix