English

Etymology
From F. palpe, L. palpus

Pronunciation
IPA|/pælp/

Noun
en-noun

1. zoology an appendage found near the mouth in invertebrates
2. 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

Verb
en-verb

1. To feel, to explore by touch

#*1957: his skull looks palped and sucked down � Lawrence Durrell, Justine

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