Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
axil
noun
/ˈak.sɪl/
Definition
The angle between the upper side of a stem or branch and a leaf or bud that arises from it.
Examples
- The axil of the plant is where new branches can develop.
- This flower grows from the axil of the leaf.
- Pruning at the axil can promote bushier growth.
Meaning
In botany, the axil is where leaves or buds grow out from the stem, often leading to the formation of new growth.
Synonyms
- leaf axil
- bud axil
