axilla meaning

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axilla (noun): the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder.

Definition of axilla

  1. the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder
    • they were up to their armpits in water

    Synonyms: armpit, axillary cavity, axillary fossa

    Type of: cavity

    Related forms: axillary

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AX · words ending in LA · 6-letter words

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