palp
word
Definition
A palp is a small, sensitive appendage next to the mouth of some insects and other animals, used mainly for feeling or tasting.
Usage & Nuances
'Palp' is a technical, scientific term (biology, zoology). Mostly used when describing insects, arachnids, or crustaceans. Not used for human body parts. Often appears in plural as 'palps.'
Spanish: palpoPortuguese (BR): palpoPortuguese (PT): palpoChinese (Simplified): 触须Chinese (Traditional): 觸鬚Hindi: स्पर्शांगArabic: ملمسBengali: প্যাল্পRussian: щупикJapanese: 小顎鬚（しょうがくしゅ）Vietnamese: phần phụ cảm giác - chân kìm (động vật học)Korean: 촉수(생물학)Turkish: palp - dokunç (biyoloji)Urdu: محسوسہ (حیاتیات)Indonesian: palpus
Example Sentences
An ant uses its palps to taste food.
basic
Spiders have palps near their mouths.
basic
The palp helps insects sense their environment.
basic
The scientist carefully examined the beetle’s palps under a microscope.
natural
If you look closely, you can see the butterfly’s tiny palps moving.
natural
Different insects have different types of palps depending on their needs.
natural