Meaning
The angle or point of divergence between the upper side of a branch, leaf, or petiole, and the stem or branch from which it springs.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin axilla. Doublet of axilla.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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