Axil
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The angle between a leaf or branch and the stem from which it grows.
“A new bud appeared in the axil of the topmost leaf.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈæk.sɪl/
Syllables
ax·il
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