Armhole

/ˈɑːrmhoʊl/ noun

The opening or hole in a garment through which a person's arm passes, especially in shirts, dresses, or jackets.

Compound of 'arm' and 'hole,' from Old English elements 'earm' and 'hol,' describing the practical opening in fabric constructed since the earliest tailored garments.

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