What does AXILS mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. The angle between the upper side of the stem and a leaf, branch, or petiole.
2. The cavity in which the upper part of a sessile fruit is lodged.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈæksəlz/
• UK: /ˈæksɪlz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "axils" is derived from the Latin word "axilla" which means "armpit". The term is commonly used in botany to describe the angle between the upper side of the stem and a leaf, branch, or petiole. It is also used to describe the cavity in which the upper part of a sessile fruit is lodged.

Synonyms:

• Leaf axil
• Stem axil
• Flower axil

Related Words:

• Axis
• Exile
• Sixth

Example Sentences:

1. The axils of the leaves are where the buds are located.
2. The fruit is produced in the axils of the leaves.