Looking for the meaning of the word AXILLARY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of AXILLARY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Axillary
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
akˈsɪləri
Dialects: British English
Definition:
relating to the armpit or a corresponding part
Short Definition:relating to armpit or corresponding part
Examples:- enlargement of the axillary lymph nodes
Definition:
in or growing from an axil
Short Definition:in or growing from axil
Examples:- axillary buds
Word: Axillary
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
akˈsɪləri
Dialects: British English
Definition:
feathers growing from the axilla
Short Definition:feathers growing from axilla
Examples:- in flight, black axillaries contrast with white under-wing coverts
Variant Forms:
- axillaries
- axillary feathers
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