Definition of AXIL

axil

Plural: axils

Noun

  • the upper angle between an axis and an offshoot such as a branch or leafstalk
  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin axilla. Doublet of axilla.

Synonyms

axilla

Scrabble Score: 11

axil is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
axil is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 12

axil is a valid Words With Friends word