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Definition of palpus
palpi
play \ˈpal-ˌpī, -(ˌ)pē\: a segmented usually tactile or gustatory process on an arthropod mouthpart — see insect illustration
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Origin and Etymology of palpus
New Latin, from Latin, caress, soft palm of the hand, from palpare
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