palpus

noun

pal·​pus ˈpal-pəs 

plural palpi ˈpal-ˌpī 

-(ˌ)pē

: a segmented usually tactile or gustatory process on an arthropod mouthpart see insect illustration

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, caress, soft palm of the hand, from palpare

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

palpus

noun

pal·​pus ˈpal-pəs 

plural palpi -ˌpī 

-pē

: a part that sticks out from a mouthpart of an arthropod and is used in sensing by touch or in feeding