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pedipalp

American  
[ped-uh-palp] / ˈpɛd əˌpælp /

noun

  1. (in arachnids) one member of the usually longer pair of appendages immediately behind the chelicerae.

  2. any member of the arachnid order Pedipalpida.

pedipalp British  
/ ˈpɛdɪˌpælp /

noun

  1. either member of the second pair of head appendages of arachnids: specialized for feeding, locomotion, etc

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Other Word Forms

  • pedipalpal adjective
  • pedipalpate adjective

Etymology

Origin of pedipalp

From the New Latin word Pedipalpus, dating back to 1820–30. See pedi-, palp

Example Sentences

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The scans revealed that the L. jeskovi pedipalp grasps and twists the scapus as the male dismounts, snipping it off as if with scissors.

From National Geographic • Nov. 5, 2015

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