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Axil

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axil
the angle between the upper surface of a branch or leafstalk and the stem from which it grows
axil [′ak·səl]
(biology)
The angle between a structure and the axis from which it arises, especially for branches and leaves.
Axil 

in plants, the point of divergence between a leaf and a branch. The axils of seed plants usually contain one or more axillary, or lateral, buds, from which may develop a leaf shoot or a branchlet of an inforescence, flower, thorn, or tendril.
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6): Generally brown, paler where scales have been dislodged; median fins also brown except outer half of soft dorsal fin and caudal fin translucent with dusky grey rays; pelvic fins light dusky brown with paler anterior margin; pectoral rays translucent with large black spot on upper half of fin base, extending onto outer face of axil.
Two new species of damselfishes (Pomacentridae: Chromis) from ... by Allen, Gerald R.; Erdmann, Mark V. / aqua: International Journal of Ichthyology
Prune back to a bud in a leaf axil lower down the stem, preferably facing outwards to open up the bush.
Gardening With Carolyn Spray by Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland)
Use energy–efficient machines Look for the Energy Star logo, advises Lawrence Axil Comras, president and CEO of Green Home, an online source for green living.
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