palp

[ palp ]

/ pælp /

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noun

a palpus.

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How to use palp in a sentence

The mandible has a two-jointed palp (Fig. 3), with numerous hairs along the outer margin.
Journal of Entomology and Zoology: Volume 6, Number 4, December 1914|Various
First maxill (Fig. 7) two-jointed, palp and second joint armed with spines.
Journal of Entomology and Zoology: Volume 6, Number 4, December 1914|Various
Behind this jaw is a short leg, formed like a walking leg, and known as the 'palp.'
Chatterbox, 1905.|Various
Before the close of the Zoa condition a small and unjointed palp appears on the mandible.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)|Francis Maitland Balfour

The two rami of the mandibles are reduced to a simple palp, while the blade has assumed its full importance.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)|Francis Maitland Balfour

British Dictionary definitions for palp

palp

palpus (ˈpælpəs)

/ (pælp) /

noun plural palps or palpi (ˈpælpaɪ)

either of a pair of sensory appendages that arise from the mouthparts of crustaceans and insects

either of a pair of tactile organs arising from the head or anterior end of certain annelids and molluscs

Derived forms of palp

palpal, adjective

Word Origin for palp

C19: from French, from Latin palpus a touching

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