Definition of AXILLA

axilla

Plural: axillae, axillas

Noun

  • The anatomical region of the armpit.
  • the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder
  • The armpit, or the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
  • The area that is located posterior to the transscutal articulation and anterior to the scutoscutellar suture.
  • Alternative form of axil.

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Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin axilla (“side, armpit”). Doublet of axil.

Synonyms

armpit, axillary cavity, axillary fossa

Scrabble Score: 13

axilla: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
axilla: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
axilla: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

axilla: valid Words With Friends Word