English Explanatory Dictionary

palp

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of pedipalp.
noun
  1. A fleshy part of a fingertip.
  2. Clipping of palpation.
verb
  1. To feel, to explore by touch.
adj
  1. Palpatory; obtained by palpation.

Pronunciation

/pælp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-palp.wav

Word forms

palp palps palpi palping palped

Etymology

* (verb): From French palper. * (noun): From New Latin palpus (“a feeler”). * Both ultimately from Latin palpō (“to stroke, touch softly, feel”).

Synonyms

pedipalp pulp

Related words

palpability palpable palpate palpation palpiform palpitate palpitation

Derived words

palpless maxillary palp
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