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Added 10 October 2026

armhole

/ˈɑɹmˌhoʊl/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about armhole at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A hole through which you put your arm and where a sleeve can be attached.

Origin

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

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