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palp

/pælp/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A pedipalp, an appendage found near the mouth in invertebrates; has a variety of functions but is often primarily used for predating.
  2. A fleshy part of a fingertip.
  3. Short for palpation.
  4. To feel, to explore by touch.
  5. Palpatory; obtained by palpation.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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