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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Situated under the axilla, or armpit. not-comparable
2. 2
   Placed under the axil, or angle formed by the branch of a plant with the stem, or a leaf with the branch. not-comparable

   "subaxillary spines"

Etymology

From sub- + axillary.

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