English Explanatory Dictionary

pedipalp

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Either of a second pair of appendages near the mouth of many arachnids, variously specialized as pincers, sensory or locomotory organs.

Word forms

pedipalp pedipalps

Etymology

From New Latin pedipalpus, from ped-, pēs (“foot”) + palpus (“palpus”).

Synonyms

palp palpus pedipalpus

Derived words

pedipalpal pedipalpous Pedipalpida
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