palp
[ palp ]
/ pælp /
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noun
a palpus.
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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, adjectiveWord Origin for palp
C19: from French, from Latin palpus a touching
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Scientific definitions for palp
palp
[ pălp ]
A segmented organ extending from the mouthparts of arthropods, used for touch or taste. Also called palpus
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