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\ ˈpalp How to pronounce palp (audio) \
palped; palping; palps

Definition of palp

 (Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

: touch, feel

palp

noun

Definition of palp (Entry 2 of 2)

: palpus

First Known Use of palp

Verb

1534, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1842, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for palp

Verb

Middle French palper, from Latin palpare

Noun

New Latin palpus

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“Palp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palp. Accessed 27 May. 2022.

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