palp (3 synonym found)

Palp has 3 synonyms. The top synonyms for palp are antenna, barbule, barbel. Another word for palp is antenna. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for palp?

A common synonym for palp is antenna. Other synonyms include barbule, barbel.

How many synonyms does palp have?

Palp has 3 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does palp mean?

(n): an appendage found near the mouth in invertebrates; the fleshy part of a fingertip Example: "1922: He folded his razor neatly and with stroking palps of fingers felt the smooth skin.

Definition of palp:

(n) : an appendage found near the mouth in invertebrates; the fleshy part of a fingertip
"1922: He folded his razor neatly and with stroking palps of fingers felt the smooth skin. -- James Joyce, Ulysses"
(v) : to feel, to explore by touch
"1957: his skull looks palped and sucked down -- Lawrence Durrell, Justine"
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Definition of palp:

(n) : an appendage found near the mouth in invertebrates; the fleshy part of a fingertip
"1922: He folded his razor neatly and with stroking palps of fingers felt the smooth skin. -- James Joyce, Ulysses"
(v) : to feel, to explore by touch
"1957: his skull looks palped and sucked down -- Lawrence Durrell, Justine"
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