axilla

ax·il·la

noun \ag-ˈzi-lə, ak-ˈsi-\

plural ax·il·lae\-(ˌ)lē, -ˌlī\ or ax·il·las

Definition of AXILLA

: the cavity beneath the junction of a forelimb and the body; especially : armpit

Origin of AXILLA

Latin, diminutive of ala wing, upper arm, armpit, axil — more at aisle

First Known Use: 1616

Rhymes with AXILLA

ancilla, Anguilla, Aquila, Attila, cabrilla, cedilla, chinchilla, Comilla, flotilla, gorilla, guerrilla, hydrilla, manila, Manila, mantilla, maxilla, megillah, papilla, perilla, scintilla, vanilla