What does PALPS mean?

Parts of Speech

Palps is a noun.

Definitions

Palps are the paired appendages near the mouth of arachnids and other arthropods, used for feeding, sensing, and manipulating objects.

Pronunciations

US: /pælps/

UK: /pɑːlps/

Origin and Usage

The word "palps" comes from the Latin "palpus," meaning "touch" or "feel." It has been used in English since the early 19th century to describe the specialized appendages found in various arthropods.

Synonyms

Palpi, maxillae.

Related Words

Clasp, grasp, scalp, lapse, helps.

Example Sentences

• The spider used its palps to sense the vibrations in the web.
• The scorpions palps were used to hold and crush its prey.
• The mites palps were used to probe and manipulate its food.