English Explanatory Dictionary

armhole

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A human armpit.
  2. Similar structures in other animals.
  3. A hole for an arm in a piece of clothing.

Pronunciation

/ˈɑɹmˌhoʊl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-armhole.wav

Word forms

armhole armholes arm hole arm-hole

Etymology

From Middle English arme hole, armehole, arm hole, arm-hole, armhole, arm-hool(e), armole, harmehole; equivalent to arm + hole.

Synonyms

armpit axilla oxter underarm
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