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| axilla |
an armpit or a corresponding part, such as the area under a bird's wing. [1/2 definitions] |
| bubo |
a swollen, inflamed lymph gland, esp. in the groin or armpit. |
| crab louse |
a louse that infests the human pubic area or armpit and causes severe itching. |
| pit1 |
a concave or depressed part of the body, such as the armpit. [1/14 definitions] |
| shoulder holster |
a holster attached, under one's armpit, to a shoulder strap, so that a firearm can be carried concealed under one's coat or jacket. |
| underarm |
of, pertaining to, in, or used in the armpit. [2/4 definitions] |
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