palpus
pal·pus
noun \ˈpal-pəs\ plural pal·pi\-ˌpī, -(ˌ)pē\
Definition of PALPUS
: a segmented usually tactile or gustatory process on an arthropod mouthpart — see insect illustration
See Origin of PALPUS
New Latin, from Latin, caress, soft palm of the hand, from palpare
First Known Use: 1813
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