axil Sentence Examples
- The axil, where the leaf joins the stem, is a vulnerable point for pests.
- The tendrils of the passionflower vine extend from the axils of the leaves.
- The axillary buds in the axils of fern fronds develop into new plants.
- The sharp spines emerging from the axils of the rose stem provide protection.
- The axillary inflorescence cluster forms at the axil of a modified leaf.
- The axillary meristem in plants produces lateral branches and structures.
- The axillary hairs in the axils of cotton leaves secrete a sticky substance.
- The axillary glands in the axils of certain species release volatile compounds.
- The axillary bracts in the axils of flowers often resemble small leaves.
- The axillary embryo in some plants develops into a new individual.
axil Meaning
Wordnet
axil (n)
the upper angle between an axis and an offshoot such as a branch or leafstalk
Webster
axil (n.)
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of axil
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FAQs About the word axil
the upper angle between an axis and an offshoot such as a branch or leafstalkThe angle or point of divergence between the upper side of a branch, leaf, or petio
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The axil, where the leaf joins the stem, is a vulnerable point for pests.
The tendrils of the passionflower vine extend from the axils of the leaves.
The axillary buds in the axils of fern fronds develop into new plants.
The sharp spines emerging from the axils of the rose stem provide protection.
