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noun · rare

palp

palp · palps · palpi

Synonym of pedipalpSynonym of pedipalp.

/pælp/

Meaning

2 senses

Synonym of pedipalp.
(countable, uncountable)A fleshy part of a fingertip.

Origin

* (verb): From French palper.

* (verb): From French palper.

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Forms

plural: palps / palpi

Singular	palp
Plural	palps / palpi

regular

Synonyms

2 synonyms

Word family

2 related words

Derivedpalpless maxillary palp

Lessons for this word

1 lessons

A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular

See also

neighbours in the dictionary

pallid pallor palmB1 palpable palpate palpitation

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