Axillary

(′ak·sə′ler·ē)

(anatomy) Of, pertaining to, or near the axilla or armpit.
(botany) Placed or growing in the axis of a branch or leaf.

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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: (botany) of or relating to the axil
Synonym: alar
Pertains to noun: axil (meaning #1)

Meaning #2: (anatomy) of or relating to the armpit
Pertains to noun: armpit (meaning #1)

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