axil

[US]/ˈæksəl/
[UK]/ˈæk.səl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The junction of a leaf and stem or the space between the branches of a plant.; The armpit.
Word Forms
Pluralaxils

Phrases & Collocations

axil vein

axillary lymph nodes

axillary artery

axillary region

axillary hair

axillary fossa

axillary wound

Example Sentences

the axil of the leaf is where the flower bud forms.

in botany, the axil is crucial for understanding plant growth.

we studied the axil to determine the plant's health.

the axil can often be a site for pest infestation.

new shoots often emerge from the axil of older leaves.

understanding the axil helps in pruning plants effectively.

the axil plays a significant role in the reproductive cycle of plants.

botanists often examine the axil for signs of disease.

in some plants, the axil contains specialized structures.

the axil is a key feature for plant identification.

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