AXILLA


Meaning of AXILLA in English

[ ak'sɪlə ]

■ noun ( plural ~e -li: )

1》 Anatomy an armpit, or the corresponding part in a bird or other animal.

2》 Botany an axil.

Derivatives

~ry adjective

Origin

C17: from L., dimin. of ala 'wing'.

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