Definitions

1. noun

The leafy part of a plant where a leaf is attached to a stem, or a similar structure in a tree.

“The axil of the leaf was where the stem met the leafy part.”

2. noun

In botany, the axil is also the joint between the leaf and the stem.

“The axil of the plant was a critical point for the stem’s growth.”

3. noun

In biology, an axil is also a joint or a hinge-like structure.

“The axil of the insect’s wing was essential for its movement.”