palpi
Variant of palpus
palpus
definition
pal·pus (pal′pəs)
noun pl. palpi pal′pi′ (-pī′)
- a jointed organ or feeler for touching or tasting, attached to one of the head appendages of insects, lobsters, etc.
- a fleshy, sensory structure in the oral region of some polychaete worms
Etymology: ModL < L palpus, the soft palm of the hand, akin to palpare: see palpable
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Comments
Improve this definition.
Share on Facebook