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axilla

ax·il·la
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ak-sil-uh]
    • /ækˈsɪl ə/
    • /ækˈsɪl.ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ak-sil-uh]
    • /ækˈsɪl ə/

Definitions of axilla word

  • noun axilla the area on the undersurface of a bird's wing corresponding to the armpit 3
  • noun axilla the armpit 3
  • noun axilla an axil 3
  • noun plural axilla Anatomy. the armpit. 1
  • noun plural axilla Ornithology. the corresponding region under the wing of a bird. 1
  • noun plural axilla Botany. an axil. 1

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Origin of axilla

First appearance:

before 1610
One of the 40% oldest English words
Borrowed into English from Latin around 1610-20

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Parts of speech for Axilla

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

axilla popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

axilla usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for axilla

noun axilla

  • oxter — the armpit.
  • underarm — of, situated, or for use under the arm or in the armpit: an underarm deodorant.

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