What is another word for axil?
Pronunciation: [ˈaksɪl] (IPA) 
Axil is a term used in botany to refer to the point where the leaf, branch or flower stalk joins the stem. Synonyms for this word include the terms node, joint, and articulation. A node is a point where the stem or branch changes direction and produces buds, leaves, or flowers. Joint is often used to describe the angle or bend at which the leaf or stem connects to the axis or main stem. An articulation is another synonym for the axil and is usually used to describe the point at which two or more parts of a plant connect to each other, such as the place where a leaf stems from a twig.
