Meaning
The cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English armpitt, arme-pitt, armput, equivalent to arm + pit. (something unpleasant): Presumably a reference to underarm body odor.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
underarmaxilla[anatomy]]>pitoxter[dialect]]al>armhole[dialect]]al>butthole[vulgar]]>asshole[vulgar]]>axillaalveolusbasin
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: