axilla
English
/ækˈsɪlə/
noun
Definitions
- The armpit, or the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
- (botany) (alternative form of) axil
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin axilla (armpit, shoulder joint, side).
Origin
Latin
axilla
Gloss
armpit, shoulder joint, side
Concept
Semantic Field
The body
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
脇